The Kid from Chaaba (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1998, The Kid from Chaaba is a comedy and drama film directed by Christophe Ruggia, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Le Gone du Chaâba (The Kid of the Chaaba), translated into English as Shantytown Kid by Naima Wolf, is an autobiographical novel by Azouz Begag about his life as a young Algerian boy growing up in a shantytown next to Lyon, France, called the Chaâba by its inhabitants. The story covers a period of approximately three years in the life of the protagonist and deals with issues developing from the clash between two cultures, that of France and that of North Africa, as well as the difficulties of finding a cultural identity between the two. The story focuses on the cultural differences between the Arab and French communities, as well as how the two groups react to each other
Who’s in it. The Kid from Chaaba stars Bouzid Negnoug as Omar, Mohamed Fellag as Bouzid, Nabil Ghalem as Hacène and Galamelah Lagra as Farid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Kid from Chaaba has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid from Chaaba page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid from Chaaba tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid from Chaaba (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kid from Chaaba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kid from Chaaba worth watching?
- The Kid from Chaaba holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kid from Chaaba?
- The Kid from Chaaba stars Bouzid Negnoug, Mohamed Fellag, Nabil Ghalem, Galamelah Lagra and Kenza Bouanika.
- When was The Kid from Chaaba released?
- The Kid from Chaaba was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.