For Sama (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2019, For Sama is a war and documentary film directed by Waad al-Kateab, running about 100 minutes. “An intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much.
Who’s in it. For Sama stars Sama Al-Khateab as Self, Hamza Al-Khateab as Self and Waad al-Kateab as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, For Sama sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Sama page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Sama tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Sama (2019)?
- In GB, For Sama is available to rent or buy from Sky Store and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For Sama worth watching?
- For Sama holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in For Sama?
- For Sama stars Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab and Waad al-Kateab.
- When was For Sama released?
- For Sama was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.