Free Men
2011, French. Directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi.
In Paris during WWII, an Algerian immigrant is inspired to join the resistance by his unexpected friendship with a Jewish man. Based on not very known facts about the Muslim community in Paris during WWII, when the Paris Mosque and its dynamic leader played a pivotal role in supporting the resistance and rescuing Jews.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Free Men
Free Men is streaming on Chai Flicks, France Channel, and Cineverse in India.
Chai Flicks
France Channel Amazon Channel
Cineverse Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Fawesome
Plex
Cineverse
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
FlixFlingAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Ismaël FerroukhiDirector
- Tahar RahimYounes
- Michael LonsdaleSi Kaddour Ben Ghabrit
- Lubna AzabalWarba Shlimane alias Leila
- Mahmoud ShalabySalim Halali
- Christopher BuchholzMajor von Ratibor
- Farid LarbiAli
- Stéphane RideauFrancis
- Bruno FleuryL'inspecteur
- François DelaiveLe chef de la Gestapo
- Noureddine SouliLe premier résistant
Details
- Released
- 28 September 2011
- Original title
- Les hommes libres
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alain-Michel Blanc, Ismaël Ferroukhi
- Box office
- $54K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Free Men
Is Paris Burning?
1966 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Austerlitz
1960 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
De Gaulle: Liberté
2026 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
De Gaulle: Résistance
2026 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Battle of the Bulge
1965 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Longest Day
1962 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Flyboys
2006 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
2024 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Palestine 36
2025 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lion of the Desert
1981 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Free Men: quick answers
Is Free Men worth watching?
Free Men doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Free Men?
Free Men runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Free Men have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Free Men. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Free Men parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Free Men yet.
Which OTT platform is Free Men on?
Free Men is streaming on Chai Flicks, France Channel, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Free Men?
If you liked Free Men, try Is Paris Burning?, Austerlitz, De Gaulle: Liberté.
Who directed Free Men?
Free Men (2011) was directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi and stars Tahar Rahim, Michael Lonsdale, Lubna Azabal.