How long is For Sama?

For Sama is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is For Sama rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for For Sama.

Where can I stream For Sama?

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For Sama (2019) runs 1 h 40 min and averages 8.2 from 323 TMDB members. A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect…

Runtime: 1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Documentary, War
Released: July 26, 2019
TMDB rating: 8.2 / 10 from 323 votes
Director: Waad al-Kateab, Edward Watts
Starring: Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is For Sama?: For Sama is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is For Sama rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for For Sama.
Is For Sama a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and War reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream For Sama?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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