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For Sama (2019): movie guide
For Sama (2019) is a Documentary, War running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.2/10 from 323 votes. Notable cast includes Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2019-07-26
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 8.2/10
- Genres: Documentary, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2019-07-26
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What is For Sama about?
A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choice– whether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much.
Cast highlights
For Sama features Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2019-07-26. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 8.2/10 (323 votes). Genres: Documentary, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover For Sama on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is For Sama?
- For Sama is listed as Documentary, War on TMDB.
- How long is For Sama?
- For Sama runs about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in For Sama?
- Cast highlights include Sama Al-Khateab, Hamza Al-Khateab, Waad al-Kateab.
- Does Cinema Box stream For Sama?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track For Sama?
- Open the For Sama page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
