Hala (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, Hala is a drama film directed by Minhal Baig, running about 93 minutes. “Every journey begins where you come from.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meet 17-year-old Hala, who struggles to balance being a suburban teenager with her traditional Muslim upbringing. As she comes into her own, Hala finds herself grappling with a secret that threatens to unravel her family.
Who’s in it. Hala stars Geraldine Viswanathan as Hala Masood, Jack Kilmer as Jesse Ross, Gabriel Luna as Mr. Lawrence and Purbi Joshi as Eram Masood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hala has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hala (2019)?
- In US, Hala is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hala worth watching?
- Hala holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hala?
- Hala stars Geraldine Viswanathan, Jack Kilmer, Gabriel Luna, Purbi Joshi and Hatta Azad Khan.
- When was Hala released?
- Hala was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.