A Girl From Mogadishu (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2019, A Girl From Mogadishu is a drama film directed by Mary McGuckian, running about 113 minutes. “Be the voice. Not the victim.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the life and times of Ifrah Ahmed, Somali-Irish campaigner against female genital mutilation and cutting.
Who’s in it. A Girl From Mogadishu stars Aja Naomi King as Ifrah Ahmed, Barkhad Abdi as Hassan, Martha Canga Antonio as Amala and Luke Spencer Roberts as NGO Rep, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, A Girl From Mogadishu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Girl From Mogadishu page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Girl From Mogadishu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Girl From Mogadishu (2019)?
- In GB, A Girl From Mogadishu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Girl From Mogadishu worth watching?
- A Girl From Mogadishu holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Girl From Mogadishu?
- A Girl From Mogadishu stars Aja Naomi King, Barkhad Abdi, Martha Canga Antonio, Luke Spencer Roberts and Orla Brady.
- When was A Girl From Mogadishu released?
- A Girl From Mogadishu was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.