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Capernaum

2018·Movie·15·126 min·★ 8.1(2,071)

“It takes courage to hope.”

After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.

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Where to watch Capernaum in India

Can I watch Capernaum in India? Yes — you can stream Capernaum in India on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Click a service to open Capernaum there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Capernaum streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
United StatesYouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling
AustraliaSBS On DemandApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX PlayerApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, rtve—
BrazilSony One Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Capernaum

Capernaum is a 2018 Arabic-language drama film directed by Nadine Labaki. The cast is led by Zain Al Rafeea, Yordanos Shifera, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 2100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Capernaum was produced by Boo Pictures, Mooz Films, and Les Films des Tournelles and made in France and Lebanon. It was released on September 20, 2018, and carries a 15 certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $65 million worldwide.

Director
Nadine Labaki
Writers
Nadine Labaki, Georges Khabbaz, Jihad Hojeily
Release date
September 20, 2018
OTT release
August 2, 2019
Original language
Arabic
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
France, Lebanon
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$65 million
Production
Boo Pictures, Mooz Films, Les Films des Tournelles
#child abuse#slum#refugee#neglect#child bride#lawsuit#undocumented immigrant#poverty#life in the slums#slum dwellers

Capernaum cast & crew

Capernaum was directed by Nadine Labaki and written by Nadine Labaki, Georges Khabbaz, and Jihad Hojeily.

The cast features Zain Al Rafeea as Zain, Yordanos Shifera as Rahil, Boluwatife Treasure Bankole as Yonas, Kawsar Al Haddad as Souad, Fadi Kamel Yousef as Selim, and Cedra Izzam as Sahar.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Khaled Mouzanar, cinematography is by Christopher Aoun, and it was produced by Michel Merkt and Khaled Mouzanar.

Is Capernaum worth watching?

Capernaum holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 2,071 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.

At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Capernaum is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Capernaum

In India, you can stream Capernaum on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on August 2, 2019.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Capernaum

Zain Al Rafeea

Zain Al Rafeea

Zain

Yordanos Shifera

Yordanos Shifera

Rahil

Boluwatife Treasure Bankole

Boluwatife Treasure Bankole

Yonas

Kawsar Al Haddad

Kawsar Al Haddad

Souad

Fadi Kamel Yousef

Fadi Kamel Yousef

Selim

Cedra Izzam

Cedra Izzam

Sahar

Alaa Chouchnieh

Alaa Chouchnieh

Aspro

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Elias Khoury

The Judge

Nadine Labaki

Nadine Labaki

Nadine

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Nour el Husseini

Assaad

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Joseph Jimbazian

Cockroach Man / Harout

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Samira Chalhoub

Daad

Capernaum — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Capernaum in India?

Capernaum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in India.

▸Where can I watch Capernaum in the US?

In the US, Capernaum is streaming on YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Capernaum in the UK?

Capernaum isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Is Capernaum on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Capernaum is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in India.

▸What language is Capernaum in?

Capernaum is originally in Arabic, with audio tracks including Amharic, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Capernaum?

Capernaum runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

▸What is Capernaum rated?

Capernaum is rated 15. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 2,071 ratings.

▸When did Capernaum release on OTT?

Capernaum became available digitally on August 2, 2019.

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