Capernaum (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2018, Capernaum is a drama film directed by Nadine Labaki, running about 126 minutes. “It takes courage to hope.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zain, a 12-year-old boy scrambling to survive on the streets of Beirut, sues his parents for having brought him into such an unjust world, where being a refugee with no documents means that your rights can easily be denied.
Who’s in it. Capernaum stars Zain Al Rafeea as Zain, Yordanos Shifera as Rahil, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole as Yonas and Kawsar Al Haddad as Souad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Capernaum sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $65M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Capernaum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capernaum tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capernaum (2018)?
- In US, Capernaum is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Capernaum worth watching?
- Capernaum holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Capernaum?
- Capernaum stars Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shifera, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole, Kawsar Al Haddad and Fadi Kamel Yousef.
- When was Capernaum released?
- Capernaum was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.