Rachida (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Rachida is a drama film directed by Yamina Bachir-Chouikh, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Rachida, a young and self-assured teacher at an elementary school, becomes the target of terrorists when she refuses to place a bomb in her classroom. This acclaimed debut feature offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary citizens in Algeria, where terrorism was commonplace during the civil conflict of the 1990s.
Who’s in it. Rachida stars Ibtissem Djouadi as Rachida, Bahia Rachedi as Aïcha, Rachida Messaoui En as Zohra and Hamid Remas as Hassen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rachida has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rachida page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rachida tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rachida (2003)?
- In US, Rachida is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rachida worth watching?
- Rachida holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rachida?
- Rachida stars Ibtissem Djouadi, Bahia Rachedi, Rachida Messaoui En, Hamid Remas and Zaki Boulenafed.
- When was Rachida released?
- Rachida was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.