Bay of Algiers (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, Bay of Algiers is a comedy and drama film directed by Merzak Allouache, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The writer Louis Gardel remembers his youth in Algeria. In 1955, Louis is 15 years old and lives with his grandmother Zoé. Zoé is friend with president Steiger, leader of the French settlers but also with the old Arab Bouarab. One night looking at the Bay of Algiers, Louis is convinced that the world in which he has grown will disappear. The first events of the War of Independence have begun. The young boys and young girls have a good time at the seaside: swimming, dancing, flirting. But, little by little, the war becomes part of their daily life.
Who’s in it. Bay of Algiers stars Catherine Jacob as Zoé, Solal Forte as Louis (15 ans), Margaux Chatelier as Michelle and Michaël Abiteboul as Marco, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bay of Algiers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bay of Algiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bay of Algiers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bay of Algiers (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bay of Algiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bay of Algiers worth watching?
- Bay of Algiers holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bay of Algiers?
- Bay of Algiers stars Catherine Jacob, Solal Forte, Margaux Chatelier, Michaël Abiteboul and Anthony Sonigo.
- When was Bay of Algiers released?
- Bay of Algiers was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.