Where to watch The Battle of Algiers (1966)
Yes — The Battle of Algiers is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu, a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to Algeria to reinforce efforts to squelch the uprisings of the Algerian War. There he faces Ali la Pointe, a former petty criminal who, as the leader of the Algerian Front de Liberation Nationale, directs terror strategies against the colonial French government occupation. As each side resorts to ever-increasing brutality, no violent act is too unthinkable.
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The Battle of Algiers — common questions
- Can I watch The Battle of Algiers for free?
- Yes. The Battle of Algiers is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Battle of Algiers on Netflix?
- No. The Battle of Algiers is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Battle of Algiers without paying anything?
- Open Shout! Factory TV — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is The Battle of Algiers?
- The Battle of Algiers runs 122 minutes, rated NR.
