Sonita (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, Sonita is a music and documentary film directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. If 18-year-old Sonita had a say, Michael Jackson and Rihanna would be her parents and she'd be a rapper who tells the story of Afghan women and their fate as child brides. She finds out that her family plans to sell her to an unknown husband for $9,000.
Who’s in it. Sonita stars Sonita Alizadeh as Herself, Ahmad Ahmadi as Himself, construction worker, Latifah Alizadeh as Herself, Sonita's sister and Fadia Alizadeh as Herself, Sonita Alizadeh's niece, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sonita has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sonita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sonita tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sonita (2015)?
- In GB, Sonita is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sonita worth watching?
- Sonita holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sonita?
- Sonita stars Sonita Alizadeh, Ahmad Ahmadi, Latifah Alizadeh, Fadia Alizadeh and Arefe.
- When was Sonita released?
- Sonita was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.