Sabaya (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Sabaya is a documentary film directed by Hogir Hirori, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. With just a mobile phone and a gun, Mahmud, Ziyad and their group risk their lives trying to save Yazidi women and girls being held by ISIS as Sabaya (abducted sex slaves) in the most dangerous camp in the Middle East, Al-Hol in Syria.
Who’s in it. Sabaya stars Mahmoud Resho as Self, Shejk Ziyad as Self (Head of Yazidi Home Center), Zahra as Self (Mahmoud's Mother) and Siham as Self (Mahmoud's Wife), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sabaya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sabaya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sabaya tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sabaya (2021)?
- In US, Sabaya is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sabaya worth watching?
- Sabaya holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sabaya?
- Sabaya stars Mahmoud Resho, Shejk Ziyad, Zahra, Siham and Shadi.
- When was Sabaya released?
- Sabaya was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.