The Source
A comedy/drama set in a village and centered on a battle of the sexes, where women threaten to withhold sexual favours as long as the men refuse to install a water pipe.
Where to watch The Source in United States
Can I watch The Source in United States? Yes — you can stream The Source in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Source streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Source
The Source is a 2011 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Radu Mihăileanu. The cast is led by Leïla Bekhti, Hafsia Herzi, Biyouna. It has a runtime of 2h 15m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
The Source was produced by Elzévir Films, Oï Oï Oï Productions, and EuropaCorp and made in Morocco and France. It was released on November 2, 2011.
- Director
- Radu Mihăileanu
- Writers
- Radu Mihăileanu, Alain-Michel Blanc
- Release date
- November 2, 2011
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Morocco, France
- Production
- Elzévir Films, Oï Oï Oï Productions, EuropaCorp
The Source cast & crew
The Source was directed by Radu Mihăileanu and written by Radu Mihăileanu and Alain-Michel Blanc.
The cast features Leïla Bekhti as Leila, Hafsia Herzi as Loubna / Esmeralda, Biyouna as Vieux Fusil, Sabrina Ouazani as Rachida, Saleh Bakri as Sami, and Hiam Abbass as Fatima.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Armand Amar, cinematography is by Glynn Speeckaert, and it was produced by Gaëtan David and André Logie.
Is The Source worth watching?
The Source holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 196 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 2h 15m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Source is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Source
In United States, you can stream The Source on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Source
Leïla Bekhti
Leila
Hafsia Herzi
Loubna / Esmeralda
Biyouna
Vieux Fusil
Sabrina Ouazani
Rachida
Saleh Bakri
Sami
Hiam Abbass
Fatima
Mohamed Majd
Hussein
Amal El Atrache
Hasna
The Source — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Source in United States?
The Source is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Source on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Source is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Source in?
The Source is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Source?
The Source runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
▸What is The Source rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 196 ratings.
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