Layla M.

2016Movie1 h 38 min

84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

18-year-old Layla, a Dutch girl with Moroccan roots, joins a group of radical Muslims. She encounters a world that nurtures her ideas initally, but finally confronts her with an impossible choice.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You need an uplifting mood

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Directed by
Mijke de Jong
Written by
Jan Eilander

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Facts

November 17, 2016 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 17, 2016
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
French, English, Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Layla M.?"

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Where can I stream Layla M.?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Layla M. worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Will I feel good after watching Layla M.?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Layla M. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Layla M. in English?

ArabicFrenchEnglishDutch

No, it was made in Arabic, with some French, English, and Dutch.