Abouna (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, Abouna is a drama film directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Two boys (Tamir & Amine) awake one morning to find that their father has abandoned their family. Shocked, they begin to misbehave. While surreptitiously watching a movie, they think they see their father speaking to them and steal the film to examine the frames. Their mother (Achta) eventually despairs and sends them to Koranic school. Unhappy, they plan their escape until the eldest boy falls in love with a deaf girl (Khalil).
Who’s in it. Abouna stars Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa as Tahir, Hamza Moctar Aguid as Amine, Zara Haroun as Achta (Mother) and Hassan Boulama as Hassan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Abouna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abouna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abouna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abouna (2002)?
- In US, Abouna is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abouna worth watching?
- Abouna holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abouna?
- Abouna stars Ahidjo Mahamat Moussa, Hamza Moctar Aguid, Zara Haroun, Hassan Boulama and Mounira Khalil.
- When was Abouna released?
- Abouna was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.