Leila (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Leila is a drama film directed by Naidra Ayadi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Hakim and Latifa fled the Algerian civil war in the early 90s. They live since in the Jura, with their two daughters: Nedjma 14 years, and Leila, the eldest, left to study hair in Paris. Three days before Christmas, Nedjma receives a terse SMS from her older sister. She will not be able to come to join them for the holidays, pretexting once more an overload of work - Latifa attacks Hakim and pushes him to fetch Leïla. Nedjma will come with him, they will take the opportunity to discover Paris. Upon their arrival in the hair salon, they learn that Leila has actually never worked. It is the journey of a father who begins in Paris one night until dawn.
Who’s in it. Leila stars Roschdy Zem as Hakim, Natacha Krief as Nedjema, Darina Al Joundi as Latifa and Camille Aguilar as Jessica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Leila 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 Leila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leila tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leila (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leila change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leila worth watching?
- Leila 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 Leila?
- Leila stars Roschdy Zem, Natacha Krief, Darina Al Joundi, Camille Aguilar and Doria Achour.
- When was Leila released?
- Leila was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.