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Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets (2003): Cast & Ratings

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets (2003) movie poster

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets is a 2003 crime drama directed by Nabil Ayouch, starring Mounïm Kbab and Mustapha Hansali. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. It earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Critics' Choice 2002. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
award nominations
5
Metascore
55
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Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Nabil Ayouch
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets About?

The premise of Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets without spoilers.

In the bustling streets of Morocco, a close-knit group of children band together to honor a departed friend with a heartfelt farewell. They create a unique memorial filled with rituals and acts of rebellion, transforming it into a vibrant celebration of life, hope, and the enduring power of friendship. It’s a poignant and unforgettable tribute to a young life lost too soon.

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets Themes & Keywords

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  • male full frontal nudity
  • street child
  • friend
  • children
  • group
  • sailor
  • island
  • prostitute
  • glue sniffing
  • casablanca
  • burial
  • murder of a child
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  • child murders a child
  • actual animal killed
  • teenage boy
  • wetness
  • water
  • nudity
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • washing
  • waif
  • violence
  • teen violence
  • street life
  • throwing a stone
  • shelter
  • puberty
  • poverty
  • police
  • outcast
  • nude bathing
  • murder
  • mother son relationship
  • moroccan
  • manhole
  • head wound
  • hardship
  • food
  • deaf mute
  • coming of age
  • cabin boy
  • bathtub
  • bathing
  • sea
  • runaway
  • robbery
  • port
  • juvenile delinquent
  • death
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Cast & crew

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets Cast

Mounïm Kbab leads the cast, with Mustapha Hansali. Directed by Nabil Ayouch.

From the director

More from Nabil Ayouch

More films directed by Nabil Ayouch, best-rated first: Horses of God, Casablanca Beats, Everybody Loves Touda and Razzia.

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Ratings

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Awards

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets Awards & Nominations

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets earned 5 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Critics' Choice 2002. The 5 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2002.

5 nominations2 ceremonies

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FAQ

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets FAQ: Cast & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets?

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets released?

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets was released on April 16, 2003.

Who directed Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets?

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets was directed by Nabil Ayouch.

More films by Nabil Ayouch

Who is in the cast of Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets?

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets stars Mounïm Kbab and Mustapha Hansali.

How is Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets rated?

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.

Was Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets nominated for any awards?

Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets received 5 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets have a post-credit scene?

No. Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets in?

The original language of Ali Zoua: Prince of the Streets is French.

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