Rai (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1995, Rai is a drama film directed by Thomas Gilou, running about 89 minutes. “Too powerful film!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Raï is about a gang of youths in a Parisian suburb.This is the multicultural environment in which Mezz, Aziz, Laurent, Nordine, Poisson and the others have grown up. There is no future in Garges-les-Gonesses. Unemployment is high, drugs and violence are a part of everyday life. The opportunity to escape seems nonexistent.
Who’s in it. Rai stars Samy Naceri as Nordine, Tabatha Cash, Kouider Abdelmoumeni as Actor and Mustapha Benstiti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rai 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 Rai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rai (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rai worth watching?
- Rai holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rai?
- Rai stars Samy Naceri, Tabatha Cash, Kouider Abdelmoumeni, Mustapha Benstiti and Édouard Baer.
- When was Rai released?
- Rai was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.