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Papicha

7.620191h 48m15MovieDrama

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

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Papicha on Netflix?

No, Papicha is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Papicha on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Papicha for free?

Papicha isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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).