Jamilia (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Jamilia is a documentary film directed by Aminatou Echard, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Jamilia is the heroine of the classic Kyrgyz novel about a young woman who, having been forced to marry, fled with her lover. Fifty years later, Aminatou Echard meets several generations of Kyrgyz women, resulting in portraits reflecting both the novel’s candor and the strength of today’s Jamilias.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Jamilia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on True Story. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jamilia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jamilia 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 Jamilia (2018)?
- In GB, Jamilia is available to stream on True Story. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jamilia worth watching?
- Jamilia holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Jamilia released?
- Jamilia was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.