Exit West (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Exit West is a drama and science fiction film directed by Yann Demange.
What it’s about. The feature adaptation of the novel which tackles the global refugee crisis and takes place in an unidentified country in the Middle East, where young Saeed and burqa-wearing Nadia flee their home after Saeed’s mother is killed by a stray bullet stemming from violent clashes between guerrillas and the local government. The couple joins other migrants traveling to safer havens via carefully guarded doors. Through one door, they wind up in a crowded camp on the Greek Island of Mykonos. Through another, they secure a private room in an abandoned London mansion populated mostly by displaced Nigerians. A third door takes them to California’s Marin County. In each location, their relationship is tested by their struggle to find food, adequate shelter and a sense of belonging among emigrant communities. The allegorical tale shows the contrast between the migrants’ tenuous daily reality and that of the privileged native population who’d prefer that they disappear.
Who’s in it. Exit West stars Riz Ahmed as Saeed.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Exit West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Exit West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Exit West (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Exit West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Exit West?
- Exit West stars Riz Ahmed.