Besties (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2022, Besties is a drama and romance film directed by Marion Desseigne-Ravel, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris. Nedjma, a teenager living with her mom and sister, spends the summer with her squad. She sees her life turned upside down when she meets Zina, coming from the opposite gang. They are rivals in broad daylight, but lovers in secret. Nedjma is sucked into a spiral, torn apart between the values of the hood and her own desire, which no one around her can possibly understand or let alone tolerate. She will have to make a choice that will ultimately define who she is.
Who’s in it. Besties stars Lina El Arabi as Nedjma, Esther Bernet-Rollande as Zina, Mahia Zrouki as Samar and Kiyane Benamara as Leila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Besties has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Besties page.
If you liked it. Fans of Besties tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Besties (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Besties change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Besties worth watching?
- Besties holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Besties?
- Besties stars Lina El Arabi, Esther Bernet-Rollande, Mahia Zrouki, Kiyane Benamara and Tasnim Jamlaoui.
- When was Besties released?
- Besties was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.