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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
ProducersGregoire Gensollen·Belkacem Hadjadj

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Cast · Directed by Mounia Meddour

LKLyna Khoudri
Lyna Khoudri
Nedjma
SBShirine Boutella
Shirine Boutella
Wassila
ADAmira Hilda Douaouda
Amira Hilda Douaouda
Samira
NKNadia Kaci
Nadia Kaci
Madame Kamissi
YHYasin Houicha
Yasin Houicha
Mehdi
ZDZahra Doumandji
Zahra Doumandji
Kahina
AGAida Guechoud
Aida Guechoud
Saliha
MMMeriem Medjkane
Meriem Medjkane
Linda
MZMarwan Zeghbib
Marwan Zeghbib
Karim
SESamir Elhakim
Samir Elhakim
Mokhtar
AM
Amine Mentseur
Slimane
KBKhaled Benaissa
Khaled Benaissa
Abdellah

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Papicha — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papicha?

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

Is Papicha on Netflix?

No, Papicha is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is Papicha on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Papicha is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Papicha for free?

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

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).