Divines (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2016, Divines is a drama film directed by Houda Benyamina, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.
Who’s in it. Divines stars Oulaya Amamra as Dounia, Déborah Lukumuena as Maimouna, Kévin Mischel as Djigui and Jisca Kalvanda as Rebecca, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Divines has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divines page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divines tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divines (2016)?
- In US, Divines is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Divines worth watching?
- Divines holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Divines?
- Divines stars Oulaya Amamra, Déborah Lukumuena, Kévin Mischel, Jisca Kalvanda and Yasin Houicha.
- When was Divines released?
- Divines was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.