Raja (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Raja is a drama and romance film directed by Jacques Doillon, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Raja is a nineteen year old orphan literally and figuratively scarred by life. Fred is an emotionally bankrupt westerner living amid his plush gardens and palm trees. Set against the backdrop of contemporary Marrakech, Raja is a cross-cultural drama about a wealthy middle-aged Frenchman's complex relationship with this poor local girl. Fred's attempts to seduce Raja, and their mutual attempts at manipulation, are fractured by their gross disparity of income, age and cultural sophistication.
Who’s in it. Raja stars Pascal Greggory as Fred, Najat Benssallem as Raja, Ilham Abdelwaheb as Nadira and Hassan Khissal as Youssef, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Raja has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raja tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raja (2003)?
- In US, Raja is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raja worth watching?
- Raja holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raja?
- Raja stars Pascal Greggory, Najat Benssallem, Ilham Abdelwaheb, Hassan Khissal and Ahmed Akensouss.
- When was Raja released?
- Raja was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.