Omar Killed Me (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, Omar Killed Me is a thriller and drama film directed by Roschdy Zem, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1991 an elderly woman Ghislaine Marchal is found murdered in the basement of her home with the message "Omar M'a Tuer" (Omar has kill me) written beside in her own blood. Despite a lack of forensic or DNA evidence, her Moroccan gardener Omar Raddad is found guilty and sentenced to 18 years in a French prison. Shocked by the case, and convinced of his innocence, journalist Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard moves to Nice to investigate, and uncover the truth...
Who’s in it. Omar Killed Me stars Sami Bouajila as Omar, Maurice Bénichou as Maître Vergès, Denis Podalydès as Pierre-Emmanuel Vaugrenard and Salomé Stévenin as Maud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Omar Killed Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Omar Killed Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Omar Killed Me tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Omar Killed Me (2011)?
- In GB, Omar Killed Me is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Omar Killed Me worth watching?
- Omar Killed Me holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Omar Killed Me?
- Omar Killed Me stars Sami Bouajila, Maurice Bénichou, Denis Podalydès, Salomé Stévenin and Nozha Khouadra.
- When was Omar Killed Me released?
- Omar Killed Me was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.