Is the movie Habib available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we take a close look at Habib (2023), a Belgian drama about a young Moroccan-Belgian actor who dons the robes of Saint Francis to break free from the tired “nice Arab” roles that keep getting stamped on his forehead. As he steps into this demanding historical part — rehearsing lines, shouldering a saint’s cross and confronting questions of faith and identity — his father’s sudden return from Morocco with a new wife and the early signs of Alzheimer’s force him to juggle the spotlight and family duties. In this article, we’ll also check whether Habib is available to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+ and tell you where to find it.

Synopsis

A young Belgian actor of Moroccan descent, eager to break free from being pigeonholed into meek "nice Arab" parts in forgettable films, accepts the daunting challenge of playing Saint Francis of Assisi. Immersing himself in a revered historical figure pushes him to question his own identity, beliefs and artistic limits just as his private life unravels: his father—who had been living in Morocco—returns unexpectedly to Brussels with a new wife and the first signs of Alzheimer’s. Torn between the director’s demands, the expectations of his peers, and mounting family responsibilities, he must navigate a fragile balance between career ambition and the care his father suddenly needs, forcing a reckoning that will change him both on and off the screen.

Release date

2023

Duration

1h 30min

Rating

Director

Benoît Mariage

Country

Belgique, France, Suisse

Genre(s)

Comédie

Cast

Bastien Ughetto Catherine Deneuve Sofia Lesaffre Ahmed Benaissa Farida Ouchani Sofia Elabassi Thomas Solivérès