Welcome(2009)
Friendship has no borders. True love has no limits.
Welcome Synopsis
Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais
Welcome (2009) is a drama and romance film directed by Philippe Lioret, released on March 11, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana and Olivier Rabourdin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe Lioret
- Writers:
- Emmanuel Courcol, Olivier Adam, Emmanuel Courcol
- Producers:
- Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
- Cinematographer:
- Laurent Dailland
- Composer:
- Nicola Piovani
- Production:
- Nord-Ouest Films
- Status:
- Released
Welcome (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Welcome before you stream it.
Welcome Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vincent Lindon
as Simon
Firat Ayverdi
as Bilal
Audrey Dana
as Marion
Olivier Rabourdin
as Le lieutenant de police
Derya Ayverdi
as Mîna
Yannick Renier
as Alain
Thierry Godard
as Bruno
Jean-Paul Comart
as Le gradé chez Simon
Fırat Çelik
as Koban
Mehmet Selim Akgul
as Zoran
Murat Subaşı
as Mirko
Behi Djanati Atai
as La mère de Mina
Key crew
Directed by Philippe Lioret, written by Emmanuel Courcol, Olivier Adam and Emmanuel Courcol, produced by Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela.
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Welcome Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 265 ratings.
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Welcome – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Welcome online?
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Welcome (2009) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Welcome?
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The main cast of Welcome (2009) includes Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana, Olivier Rabourdin and Derya Ayverdi. The film was directed by Philippe Lioret. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Welcome released?
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Welcome was released on March 11, 2009 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Welcome worth watching?
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Welcome (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Welcome?
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Yes. The official Welcome trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.