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The Great Journey (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2004, The Great Journey is a drama film directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Reda, summoned to accompany his father on a pilgrimage to Mecca, complies reluctantly - as he preparing for his baccalaureat and, even more important, has a secret love relationship. The trip across Europe in a broken-down car is also the departure of his father: upon arrival in Mecca, both Reda and his father are not the characters they were at the start of the movie. Avoiding the hackneyed theme of the return to the homeland, the film uses the departure to renew a connection between two generation.

Who’s in it. The Great Journey stars Nicolas Cazalé as Reda, Mohamed Majd as The Father, Jacky Nercessian as Mustapha and Ghina Ognianova as La vieille femme, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Great Journey 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 The Great Journey page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great Journey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Great Journey (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Journey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Great Journey worth watching?
The Great Journey holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Great Journey?
The Great Journey stars Nicolas Cazalé, Mohamed Majd, Jacky Nercessian, Ghina Ognianova and Kamel Belghazi.
When was The Great Journey released?
The Great Journey was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.