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Samia

7.6(14)20241h 36m1

Samia Yusuf Omar is just 9 years old when she discovers her special talent: she is faster than all the other boys and girls. With her friend Ali, who is the same age, she has the goal to earn real money with running and become famous. The children make a pact: Ali becomes Samia's coach. With his help, Samia is to become a real champion. But the ongoing civil war makes life in Mogadishu increasingly difficult...

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • civil war
  • somalia
  • somali
  • young girl
  • running
  • samia yusuf omar
  • samia
  • samiya

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Behind the camera

Produced in

Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Italy

Where to watch

Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

Rent

  • Pijama Films logoPijama Films

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Still from Samia

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTribeca Film Festival9 Jun 2024
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereVancouver International Film Festival26 Sept 2024
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical1431 Jan 2025
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTT1230 Apr 2026
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereMunich International Film Festival4 Jul 2024
    • Theatrical1219 Sept 2024
  • IndonesiaID

    • PremiereJakarta World Cinema23 Sept 2024
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical5 Dec 2024
  • South KoreaKR

    • Premiere15Seoul International Women's Film Festival22 Aug 2025

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Samia was released on 19 September 2024.

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