Douce France (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1995, Douce France is a notable film directed by Malik Chibane.
What it’s about. In this French comedy, the young adult children of working-class Arab immigrants living in the projects of suburban Paris endeavor to find a suitable cultural identity. The story centers on four young men in their 20s: Farida, who tries to live according to family traditions; his rebellious sister Souad, who wants to be as Westernized as possible and works at a fast-food outlet; her ex-boyfriend, Jean Luc, who wants to be an immigrant lawyer; and his friend Moussa. The film is comprised of brief incidents from their lives.
Who’s in it. Douce France stars Frédéric Diefenthal as Jean-Luc, Fadila Belkebla as Farida, Mohamed Ourdache as L'Imam and Lionel Abelanski as Le Vendeur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Douce France has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Douce France page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Douce France (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Douce France change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Douce France worth watching?
- Douce France holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Douce France?
- Douce France stars Frédéric Diefenthal, Fadila Belkebla, Mohamed Ourdache, Lionel Abelanski and Pierre Forest.
- When was Douce France released?
- Douce France was released in 1995.