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The Child of the Sahara

7.320181h 27mMovieDrama

While in high school class, a French teenager of Moroccan origin loses his parents in a car accident. A few days later, social services learn that he was adopted and that his natural parents are his aunt and uncle who live in a small village in the Sahara... He decided to join them.

DirectorLaurent Merlin
WriterLaurent Merlin
ProducerMarie Adler

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Cast · Directed by Laurent Merlin

ASAhd Saddik
Ahd Saddik
Mohamed
AO
Abdelmoula Oukhita
Hassan
BPBlandine Pélissier
Blandine Pélissier
Director, Social Services
SBSarah Bensoussan
Sarah Bensoussan
Social Worker
JA
Jean-Claude Aumont
Grandfather
LB
Lahbiba El Basraoui
Mother
AO
Ahmed Oukhita
Father

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The Child of the Sahara — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Child of the Sahara?

The Child of the Sahara is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Child of the Sahara on Netflix?

No, The Child of the Sahara is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is The Child of the Sahara on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Child of the Sahara is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Child of the Sahara for free?

The Child of the Sahara is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.