Name: For My Country
Genre: Drama
Released: 2023-02-08
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Cast: Karim Leklou, Shaïn Boumedine, Lubna Azabal, Samir Guesmi, Vivian Sung Yun-hua

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Aissa, a young officer of Algerian origin, tragically loses his life during a fresher initiation ritual at the prestigious French military academy of Saint-Cyr. As the death tears through his family, controversy arises over Aissa’s funeral plans when the Army refuses to take responsibility. Ismael, his older, rebellious brother, tries to keep the family united as they fight to win justice for Aissa.

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Directed by: Rachid Hami
Written by: Rachid Hami, Ollivier Pourriol
Produced by: Nicolas Mauvernay
Music by: Dan Levy

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February 8, 2023 · 1 h 53 min · Drama

Released: February 8, 2023
Runtime: 1 h 53 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: French
Made in: France, Taiwan
Budget: $5 million
Available in: 49 countries

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Where can I stream For My Country?

France

In the United States, For My Country streams on France. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is For My Country worth watching?

81

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is For My Country plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is For My Country in English?

French

No, it was made in French.