Rome Rather Than You (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2006, Rome Rather Than You is a drama film directed by Tariq Teguia, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. "For more than ten years, Algeria has been living a slow war, a war without a front line but having caused more than 100,000 deaths. It is this desert that Zina and Kamel – two young Algerians sometimes hallucinated and joyful, sometimes dejected and serene – will want to travel one last time before leaving it for elsewhere. Road Movie on the territories of a city, Algiers whose construction sites are in decline. Roma wa la n'touma will show that fleeing abroad is not is not a refusal of combat, but an obscure struggle against assignment. Tariq Teguia
Who’s in it. Rome Rather Than You stars Samira Kaddour as Zina, Rachid Amrani as Kamel, Ahmed Benaissa as Policeman and Kader Affak as Malek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Rome Rather Than You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rome Rather Than You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rome Rather Than You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rome Rather Than You (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rome Rather Than You change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rome Rather Than You worth watching?
- Rome Rather Than You holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rome Rather Than You?
- Rome Rather Than You stars Samira Kaddour, Rachid Amrani, Ahmed Benaissa, Kader Affak and Lali Maloufi.
- When was Rome Rather Than You released?
- Rome Rather Than You was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.