

When We Leave
Umay is a young woman of Turkish descent, fighting for an independent and self-determined life in Germany against the resistance of her family. Her struggle initiates a dynamic, which results in a life-threatening situation.
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Where is When We Leave streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | filmfriend | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About When We Leave
When We Leave is a 2010 German-language drama and family film directed by Feo Aladag. The cast is led by Sibel Kekilli, Florian Lukas, Nizam Schiller. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
When We Leave was produced by WDR, Independent Artists Filmproduktion, and Telepool and made in France and Germany. It was released on March 11, 2010. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Feo Aladag
- Writers
- Feo Aladag
- Release date
- March 11, 2010
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- WDR, Independent Artists Filmproduktion, Telepool
When We Leave cast & crew
When We Leave was directed by Feo Aladag and written by Feo Aladag.
The cast features Sibel Kekilli as Umay, Florian Lukas as Stipe, Nizam Schiller as Cem, Derya Alabora as Halyme, Settar Tanrıöğen as Kader, and Tamer Yiğit as Mehmet.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Richter, cinematography is by Judith Kaufmann, and it was produced by Feo Aladag and Andreas Schreitmüller.
Is When We Leave worth watching?
When We Leave holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, When We Leave is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of When We Leave

Sibel Kekilli
Umay

Florian Lukas
Stipe
Nizam Schiller
Cem

Derya Alabora
Halyme

Settar Tanrıöğen
Kader

Tamer Yiğit
Mehmet
Serhad Can
Acar

Almila Bağrıaçık
Rana

Nursel Köse
Gül

Alwara Höfels
Atife

Ufuk Bayraktar
Kemal

Blanca Apilánez
Carmen
When We Leave — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When We Leave in United States?
When We Leave is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is When We Leave in?
When We Leave is originally in German, with audio tracks including Turkish, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When We Leave?
When We Leave runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is When We Leave rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 75 ratings.











