Brides (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2025, Brides is a drama film directed by Nadia Fall, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Teenage best friends Doe and Muna are heading off on what seems like the trip of a lifetime. Quiet, observant Doe hasn’t travelled since arriving in the UK as a Somali refugee aged three. Muna, sharp and fearless with Pakistani roots, leads them through airport security and into the unknown. But this isn’t a holiday. The girls are bound for Istanbul, planning to cross into Syria to begin a new life they believe holds purpose and meaning. When their fixer fails to appear, panic sets in, but turning back isn’t an option. Alone in a foreign city, they must improvise fast, pushing the limits of their courage, their faith, and their friendship.
Who’s in it. Brides stars Ebada Hassan as Doe, Safiyya Ingar as Muna, Yusra Warsama as Kadija and Cemre Ebüzziya as Zeynep, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Brides has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brides page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brides tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brides (2025)?
- In GB, Brides is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brides worth watching?
- Brides holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brides?
- Brides stars Ebada Hassan, Safiyya Ingar, Yusra Warsama, Cemre Ebüzziya and Aziz Çapkurt.
- When was Brides released?
- Brides was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.