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Sonita

7.020161h 31mMovieDocumentaryMusic

If 18-year-old Sonita had a say, Michael Jackson and Rihanna would be her parents and she'd be a rapper who tells the story of Afghan women and their fate as child brides. She finds out that her family plans to sell her to an unknown husband for $9,000.

DirectorRokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
WriterRokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
ProducerGerd Haag

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 19 other countries

Sonita isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Canada, Cape Verde, Germany and 15 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami

SASonita Alizadeh
Sonita Alizadeh
Herself
AAAhmad Ahmadi
Ahmad Ahmadi
Himself, construction worker
LA
Latifah Alizadeh
Herself, Sonita's sister
FA
Fadia Alizadeh
Herself, Sonita Alizadeh's niece
A
Arefe
Herself
FD
Farzaneh Davoodi
Herself
RG
Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Herself
RM
Roham Maher
Himself
CS
Cori Shepherd Stern
Herself, executive director, Strongheart Group

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Sonita — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sonita?

Sonita isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Austria, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Sonita on Netflix?

No, Sonita is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Sonita on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sonita isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Sonita for free?

Sonita isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Sonita?

Sonita hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 18, 2016. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.