The Source (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, The Source is a comedy and drama film directed by Radu Mihăileanu, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. A comedy/drama set in a village and centered on a battle of the sexes, where women threaten to withhold sexual favours as long as the men refuse to install a water pipe.
Who’s in it. The Source stars Leïla Bekhti as Leila, Hafsia Herzi as Loubna / Esmeralda, Biyouna as Vieux Fusil and Sabrina Ouazani as Rachida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Source has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Source page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Source tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Source (2011)?
- In US, The Source is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Source worth watching?
- The Source holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Source?
- The Source stars Leïla Bekhti, Hafsia Herzi, Biyouna, Sabrina Ouazani and Saleh Bakri.
- When was The Source released?
- The Source was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.