

The King of Algiers
2023, French. Directed by Elias Belkeddar.
Omar, better known as Omar the Strawberry, is an old-fashioned bandit. Forced to flee to Algeria, he makes a living out of petty crime, accompanied by his famous sidekick Roger. After decades of ruling the French criminal underworld, they must come to terms with their new life together, which until now has been one of debauchery and violence.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The King of Algiers
The King of Algiers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 May 2023
- Original title
- Omar La Fraise
- Country
- Algeria, France
- Written by
- Jérôme Pierrat, Elias Belkeddar, Thomas Bidegain
- Budget
- $5.5M
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The King of Algiers: quick answers
Is The King of Algiers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The King of Algiers?
The King of Algiers runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The King of Algiers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King of Algiers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King of Algiers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The King of Algiers yet.
Which OTT platform is The King of Algiers on?
The King of Algiers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King of Algiers?
If you liked The King of Algiers, try Family Weekend, Somewhere in Queens, The Clique.
Who directed The King of Algiers?
The King of Algiers (2023) was directed by Elias Belkeddar and stars Reda Kateb, Benoît Magimel, Meriem Amiar.