La Haine (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1995, La Haine is a drama film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, running about 98 minutes. “How far you fall doesn't matter, it's how you land…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
Who’s in it. La Haine stars Vincent Cassel as Vinz, Hubert Koundé as Hubert, Saïd Taghmaoui as Saïd and Abdel Ahmed Ghili as Abdel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, La Haine sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Haine page.
If you liked it. Fans of La Haine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La Haine (1995)?
- In US, La Haine is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is La Haine worth watching?
- La Haine holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in La Haine?
- La Haine stars Vincent Cassel, Hubert Koundé, Saïd Taghmaoui, Abdel Ahmed Ghili and Souleymane Dicko.