Return to Algiers (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1992, Return to Algiers is a documentary film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Gillo Pontecorvo, who directed the insurrectionary classic The Battle of Algiers in 1966, returns to the city of Algiers to view the progress Algeria has made - for better or worse - since the departure of the French colonialist forces thirty years earlier.
Who’s in it. Return to Algiers stars Gillo Pontecorvo as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Return to Algiers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Algiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Algiers tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Algiers (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Algiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Algiers worth watching?
- Return to Algiers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Return to Algiers?
- Return to Algiers stars Gillo Pontecorvo.
- When was Return to Algiers released?
- Return to Algiers was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.