The King of Algiers(2023)
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The King of Algiers Synopsis
Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.
The King of Algiers (2023) is a comedy and drama film directed by Elias Belkeddar, released on May 24, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Reda Kateb, Benoît Magimel, Meriem Amiar and Haroun Attalah. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- Elias Belkeddar
- Writers:
- Jérôme Pierrat, Elias Belkeddar, Thomas Bidegain
- Producers:
- Mourad Belkeddar, Salem Brahimi, Yacine Medkour
- Cinematographer:
- André Chemetoff
- Production:
- Iconoclast Films, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, France 2 Cinéma, StudioCanal, 2HORLOGES
- Budget:
- $5,490,000
- Status:
- Released
The King of Algiers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Reda Kateb
as Omar
Benoît Magimel
as Roger
Meriem Amiar
as Samia
- Haroun Attalah
Haroun Attalah
as Bilel
- Amani Bentarki
Amani Bentarki
as Capsula
- Maria Bentoumi
Maria Bentoumi
as Maria
- Bilel Bouzidi
Bilel Bouzidi
as Bilel
- Zina Bouzid
Zina Bouzid
as Merguez
- Ryan Drici
Ryan Drici
as Ryan
- Amar Guermoud
Amar Guermoud
as Amar
- Raouf Mouzarine
Raouf Mouzarine
as Raouf
- Islem Oukaci
Islem Oukaci
as Islem
Key crew
Directed by Elias Belkeddar, written by Jérôme Pierrat, Elias Belkeddar and Thomas Bidegain, produced by Mourad Belkeddar, Salem Brahimi and Yacine Medkour.
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The King of Algiers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 118 ratings.
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The King of Algiers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King of Algiers online?
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The King of Algiers (2023) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The King of Algiers?
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The main cast of The King of Algiers (2023) includes Reda Kateb, Benoît Magimel, Meriem Amiar, Haroun Attalah and Amani Bentarki. The film was directed by Elias Belkeddar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King of Algiers released?
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The King of Algiers was released on May 24, 2023 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The King of Algiers worth watching?
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The King of Algiers (2023) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 118 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.