Without Home (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1956, Without Home is a drama film directed by Nuri Habib, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is set in 1926, Yemen. Naama, a popular nightclub singer, learns of her Jewish roots whilst around her, a series of violent Antisemitic attacks, orchestrated by the local Arab population, continues. Following an encounter with a shepherd and a Jewish boy whose parents were murdered, she joins a small group of Jews who are planning to move to the Holy Land (then-British Mandatory Palestine). This is the first Israeli film to have been shot in technicolour.
Who’s in it. Without Home stars Amos Arikha, Sa'adia Damari, Shoshana Damari and Shaike Ophir.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Without Home has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Without Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Without Home (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Without Home change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Without Home worth watching?
- Without Home holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Without Home?
- Without Home stars Amos Arikha, Sa'adia Damari, Shoshana Damari and Shaike Ophir.
- When was Without Home released?
- Without Home was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.