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Lyd

8.020231h 18mMovieDocumentaryScience Fiction

A sci-fi documentary that follows the rise and fall of Lyd — a 5,000-year-old metropolis that was once a bustling Palestinian town until it was conquered when the State of Israel was established in 1948. As the film unfolds, a chorus of…

DirectorsSarah Ema Friedland·Rami Youniss
WritersSarah Ema Friedland·Rami Youniss
ProducersFivel Rothberg·Roger Waters

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OVIDOVIDKanopyKanopyHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sarah Ema Friedland

MEMaisa Abd Elhadi
Maisa Abd Elhadi
Lyd (the city)
EF
Eissa Fanous
JB
Jihad Baba
AT
Anan Tarteer
MT
Mahassen Tarteer
OS
Orwa Switat
MN
Maha Nakib
MM
Manar Meme
YR
Yair Revivo

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Lyd — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lyd?

Lyd is streaming on OVID, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lyd on Netflix?

No, Lyd is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on OVID and Kanopy.

Is Lyd on Amazon Prime Video?

Lyd isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lyd for free?

Lyd is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.