Leila and the Wolves (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1986, Leila and the Wolves is a drama, history and war film directed by Heiny Srour, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Drawing on the Arab heritage of oral tradition and mosaic pattern, Leila and the Wolves is an exploration of the collective memory of Arab women and their hidden role in history throughout the past half century both in Palestine and in Lebanon.
Who’s in it. Leila and the Wolves stars Nabila Zeitouni as Self / Leila, Rafik Ali Ahmad as Self, Raja Nehme and Emilia Fouad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Leila and the Wolves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Vimeo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leila and the Wolves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leila and the Wolves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leila and the Wolves (1986)?
- In US, Leila and the Wolves is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Vimeo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leila and the Wolves worth watching?
- Leila and the Wolves holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leila and the Wolves?
- Leila and the Wolves stars Nabila Zeitouni, Rafik Ali Ahmad, Raja Nehme, Emilia Fouad and Ferial Abillamah.
- When was Leila and the Wolves released?
- Leila and the Wolves was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.