The Uprooted (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1977, The Uprooted is a war and drama film directed by Mohamed Lamine Merbah, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1880, in colonized Algeria, it was decided that the Algerian peasants of the Ouarsenis mountains would see their lands dispossessed in favor of the French colonists. Two methods were used to achieve this, either by sheer force or by a ploy forcing the fellahs to pay fines too high to be paid. The uprooted must then leave for the cities, swelling the mass of proletarians in the slums ...
Who’s in it. The Uprooted stars Hassan El-Hassani, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri) as La mère, Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir and Athmane Ariouet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Uprooted sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Uprooted page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uprooted tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uprooted (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Uprooted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Uprooted worth watching?
- The Uprooted holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Uprooted?
- The Uprooted stars Hassan El-Hassani, Keltoum (Aïcha Adjouri), Hadj Smaine Mohamed Seghir, Athmane Ariouet and Jean Mauvais.
- When was The Uprooted released?
- The Uprooted was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.