Samia (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2024, Samia is a drama and family film directed by Yasemin Samdereli, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...
Who’s in it. Samia stars Ilham Mohamed Osman as Samia, Elmi Rashid Elmi as Ali, Fatah Ghedi as Yusuf and Fathia Mohamed Absie as Ayaan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Samia has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samia (2024)?
- In CA, Samia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samia worth watching?
- Samia holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samia?
- Samia stars Ilham Mohamed Osman, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Fatah Ghedi, Fathia Mohamed Absie and Riyan Roble.
- When was Samia released?
- Samia was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.