Sawah (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2019, Sawah is a comedy and drama film directed by Adolf El Assal, running about 86 minutes. “Sawah” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On his way to a DJ Championship in Brussels, a young Egyptian is mistaken for an illegal immigrant and detained in a country he's never heard of before.
Who’s in it. Sawah stars Eric Kabongo as Daniel, Nilton Martins as Miguel, Paul Robert as Tom and Jean-Luc Couchard as Zepp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Sawah sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sawah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sawah tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sawah (2019)?
- In US, Sawah is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sawah worth watching?
- Sawah holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sawah?
- Sawah stars Eric Kabongo, Nilton Martins, Paul Robert, Jean-Luc Couchard and Mourade Zeguendi.
- When was Sawah released?
- Sawah was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.