The Citadel (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, The Citadel is a drama film directed by Mohamed Chouikh, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small village in rural Algeria, the "village idiot" is madly in love with a married woman. His voyeurism and antics bring shame on his father, who guarantees that his son will be married that same day, or his four wives will be repudiated.
Who’s in it. The Citadel stars Djillali Ain-Tedeles as Djillali, Khaled Barkat as Kaddour, Fatima Belhadj as Nedjma and Mohamed Bouamari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Citadel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Citadel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Citadel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Citadel (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Citadel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Citadel worth watching?
- The Citadel holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Citadel?
- The Citadel stars Djillali Ain-Tedeles, Khaled Barkat, Fatima Belhadj, Mohamed Bouamari and Momo Latiff.
- When was The Citadel released?
- The Citadel was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.