Mint Tea (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Mint Tea is a notable film directed by Abdelkrim Bahloul.
What it’s about. A young Algerian in Paris has not been as successful as he claims in letters home, and when his mother unexpectedly arrives for a visit of several months, he is hard put to hide his circumstances -- and the fact that he has resorted to small-time criminal activity to support himself. His mother disembarks in her traditional attire, a warm-hearted woman who does not have a clue as to how this foreign society functions but also has absolutely no inhibitions about finding out, if the need arises. As the story progresses, the mother catches on to her son's circumstances though the two are still not able to confront the deception and right it. Even with a low budget, this first-time feature-length story by Bahloul Bahloul combines satire, comedy, and pathos to bring home a relationship between mother and son that transcends life's many obstacles.
Who’s in it. Mint Tea stars Chafia Boudraa as The mother, Malick Bowens, Anne Canovas as Joséphine and Dominique Pinon as Roger.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mint Tea 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 Mint Tea page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mint Tea (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mint Tea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mint Tea worth watching?
- Mint Tea holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mint Tea?
- Mint Tea stars Chafia Boudraa, Malick Bowens, Anne Canovas and Dominique Pinon.
- When was Mint Tea released?
- Mint Tea was released in 1984.