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Where to Watch The Battle of Algiers(1966)
“The Revolt that Stirred the World!”
Looking for where to watch The Battle of Algiers? You can currently find The Battle of Algiers online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
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The Battle of Algiers (1966), directed by Gillo Pontecorvo, is a drama film and is available to stream on 14 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 1966, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1960s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Brahim Hadjadj, Jean Martin, and Yacef Saâdi. At 122 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Battle of Algiers online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with Criterion Channel and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies.
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- No — The Battle of Algiers isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Battle of Algiers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — The Battle of Algiers isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — The Battle of Algiers is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu, Tubi, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Battle of Algiers runs 2h 2m (122 minutes total).
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