Return to Algiers (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2000, Return to Algiers is a drama film directed by Alexandre Arcady, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Famous TV news anchorman Pierre Nivel left Algiers for France in 1962. That's been a secret; his Paris co-workers have never known that he was formerly an Algerian pied noir. An Algerian delivers an urgent message to Pierre from a Leïla Jalal... Algiers, 1962. The Nivels live in the same apartment building as the Moslem Jalal family. Lycée student Pierre is in love with their daughter, Leïla. The civil unrest in Algeria is heating up and violence is spreading in Algiers. At school, Pierre is friends with a Moslem student, Issam, but he is made fun of for that... Pierre's jet arrives in Algiers. As a celebrity, Pierre is met on arrival by a government official, Nader Mansour. Because of the civil war raging between the government and Islamic terrorists, they drive into the city in a heavily armed convoy. Pierre does not tell Mansour his real reason for returning: Leïla has asked him to help her daughter Amina escape to safety in France.
Who’s in it. Return to Algiers stars Antoine de Caunes as Pierre Nivel, Samy Naceri as Issam, Mathilda May as Nelly Azera and Nozha Khouadra as Leila/Amina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Return to Algiers has been warmly received by 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Algiers (2000)?
- 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 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Return to Algiers?
- Return to Algiers stars Antoine de Caunes, Samy Naceri, Mathilda May, Nozha Khouadra and Pierre Vaneck.
- When was Return to Algiers released?
- Return to Algiers was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.