Kobane (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2022, Kobane is a war and drama film directed by Özlem Arzeba, running about 158 minutes.
What it’s about. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, a female Kurdish fighter guides her fellow fighters in the resistance to defend their city, Kobanê, from the deadly threat of ISIS. A real story of war, sacrifice, love and hope that kept the whole world on tenterhooks.
Who’s in it. Kobane stars Dijle Arjîn as Zehra, Awar Elî as Gelhat, Rêger Azad Kaya as Musa and Xeyrî Garzan as Masiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Kobane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kobane page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kobane tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kobane (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kobane change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kobane worth watching?
- Kobane holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kobane?
- Kobane stars Dijle Arjîn, Awar Elî, Rêger Azad Kaya, Xeyrî Garzan and Nejbîr Xanim.
- When was Kobane released?
- Kobane was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 158 minutes.