For My Country (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2023, For My Country is a drama film directed by Rachid Hami, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.
Who’s in it. For My Country stars Karim Leklou as Ismaël, Lubna Azabal as Nadia, Shaïn Boumedine as Aïssa Saïdi and Laurent Lafitte as Général Caillard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, For My Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For My Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of For My Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For My Country (2023)?
- In US, For My Country is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For My Country worth watching?
- For My Country 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 For My Country?
- For My Country stars Karim Leklou, Lubna Azabal, Shaïn Boumedine, Laurent Lafitte and Samir Guesmi.
- When was For My Country released?
- For My Country was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.