Lila Says (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2005, Lila Says is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Ziad Doueiri, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a controversial French novel, Lila Says tells the story of a quiet young poet named Chimo who develops a crush on the pretty, blond Lila, a girl who recently moved into his Arab ghetto with her aunt. When the leader of a rival gang also falls for Lila, the ensuing love triangle initiates a journey of sexual discovery -- and sets off a chain of devastating events.
Who’s in it. Lila Says stars Vahina Giocante as Lila, Moa Khouas as Chimo (as Mohammed Khouas), Karim Ben Haddou as Mouloud and Edmonde Franchi as Lila's Aunt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lila Says has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lila Says page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lila Says tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lila Says (2005)?
- In US, Lila Says is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lila Says worth watching?
- Lila Says holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lila Says?
- Lila Says stars Vahina Giocante, Moa Khouas, Karim Ben Haddou, Edmonde Franchi and Lotfi Chakri.
- When was Lila Says released?
- Lila Says was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.