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Papicha

7.620191h 48mMovieDrama

Nedjma, an 18-year-old student passionate about fashion design refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War keep her from experiencing a normal life. As the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new bans set by the radicals and decides to put on a fashion show.

DirectorMounia Meddour

WriterMounia Meddour

ProducersXavier Gens·Patrick André

Where to watch

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mounia Meddour

Lyna Khoudri

Shirine Boutella

Shirine Boutella

Amira Hilda Douaouda

Amira Hilda Douaouda

Nadia Kaci

Yasin Houicha

Zahra Doumandji

Zahra Doumandji

Aida Guechoud

Meriem Medjkane

Meriem Medjkane

Marwan Zeghbib

Samir Elhakim

Khaled Benaissa

Khaled Benaissa

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Papicha — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papicha?

Papicha is streaming on OVID in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Papicha on Netflix?

No, Papicha is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on OVID.

Is Papicha on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Papicha isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on OVID instead.

Where can I watch Papicha for free?

Papicha is available on OVID in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Papicha based on a true story?

Yes — Papicha is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).