Spices and Lies (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2025, Spices and Lies is a comedy and drama film directed by Amine Adjina, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...
Who’s in it. Spices and Lies stars Younès Boucif as Mehdi, Clara Bretheau as Léa, Hiam Abbass as Souhila and Gustave Kervern as Bernard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Spices and Lies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spices and Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spices and Lies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spices and Lies (2025)?
- In CA, Spices and Lies is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spices and Lies worth watching?
- Spices and Lies holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spices and Lies?
- Spices and Lies stars Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass, Gustave Kervern and Laurent Stocker.
- When was Spices and Lies released?
- Spices and Lies was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.