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The Dam

6.320231h 24mMovieDrama

Merowe Dam in North Sudan. Maher works in a traditional brickyard fed by the waters of the Nile. Every evening, he secretly wanders off into the desert to erect a mysterious construction made of mud. Despite a disturbing wound in his lower…

DirectorAli Cherri
WritersBertrand Bonello·Geoffroy Grison
ProducerJanja Kralj

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Dam isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Belgium, France, Portugal. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ali Cherri

MK
Maher El Khair
Maher
MM
Mudathir Musa
SD
Santino Aguer Ding
AA
Abo Algassim Sir Alkhatim
AS
Ayman Sharif

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Which OTT platform streams The Dam?

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Is The Dam on Netflix?

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

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What is the OTT release date for The Dam?

The Dam 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 April 19, 2023. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.