Welcome (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, Welcome is a drama and romance film directed by Philippe Lioret, running about 110 minutes. “Friendship has no borders. True love has no limits.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais
Who’s in it. Welcome stars Vincent Lindon as Simon, Firat Ayverdi as Bilal, Audrey Dana as Marion and Olivier Rabourdin as le lieutenant de police, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Welcome has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome (2009)?
- In US, Welcome is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome worth watching?
- Welcome holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome?
- Welcome stars Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana, Olivier Rabourdin and Derya Ayverdi.
- When was Welcome released?
- Welcome was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.