Spices and Lies(2025)
La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi
Spices and Lies Synopsis
Mehdi's life lies on a fragile balance. He plays the role of the perfect Algerian son for his mother Fatima, while hiding his relationship with Léa and his passion for French cuisine and wine, which he pursues as a chef at the bistro where he works. But Léa can no longer tolerate his family secrets and demands to meet Fatima. Cornered, Mehdi comes up with the worst possible solution...
Spices and Lies (2025) is a comedy and drama film directed by Amine Adjina, released on December 10, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass and Gustave Kervern. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Amine Adjina
- Writers:
- Amine Adjina
- Producers:
- Nicolas Blanc
- Cinematographer:
- Sébastien Goepfert
- Composer:
- Amine Bouhafa
- Production:
- Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, CNC, Ciné+, OCS, Cofimage 36, SG Image 2023, Cinécap 8, Cineaxe 6, Procirep-Angoa
- Status:
- Released
Spices and Lies (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Spices and Lies before you stream it.
Spices and Lies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Younès Boucif
as Mehdi
Clara Bretheau
as Léa
Hiam Abbass
as Souhila
Gustave Kervern
as Bernard
Laurent Stocker
as Christophe
- Lou-Adriana Bouziouane
Lou-Adriana Bouziouane
as Linda
- Malika Zerrouki
Malika Zerrouki
as Fatima
Birane Ba
as Ibrahim
Agathe Dronne
as Sylvie
- Inès Boukhelifa
Inès Boukhelifa
as Faiza
Horya Benabet
as Yasmine
- Kenza Lagnaoui
Kenza Lagnaoui
as Soraya
Key crew
Directed by Amine Adjina, written by Amine Adjina, produced by Nicolas Blanc.
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Spices and Lies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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Spices and Lies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spices and Lies online?
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Spices and Lies (2025) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Spices and Lies?
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The main cast of Spices and Lies (2025) includes Younès Boucif, Clara Bretheau, Hiam Abbass, Gustave Kervern and Laurent Stocker. The film was directed by Amine Adjina. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spices and Lies released?
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Spices and Lies was released on December 10, 2025 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Spices and Lies worth watching?
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Spices and Lies (2025) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Spices and Lies?
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Yes. The official Spices and Lies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.