Capernaum (2018)

Kernel Score: 89% · 1,935 ratings

Genres: Drama

Released: 2018-09-20

Runtime: 126 minutes

Where to watch Capernaum

  • Free with ads: YouTube Free
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

After running away from his negligent parents, committing a violent crime and being sentenced to five years in jail, a hardened, streetwise 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his parents in protest of the life they have given him.

Capernaum parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that this drama depicts severe child abuse, neglect, poverty, and a child bride storyline in the slums of Lebanon.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — The film portrays child abuse, neglect, and a violent crime committed by a 12-year-old, rooted in his desperate circumstances.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Nadine Labaki

Cast

  • Zain Al Rafeea as Zain
  • Yordanos Shifera as Rahil
  • Boluwatife Treasure Bankole as Yonas
  • Kawsar Al Haddad as Souad
  • Fadi Kamel Yousef as Selim
  • Cedra Izzam as Sahar
  • Alaa Chouchnieh as Aspro
  • Elias Khoury as The Judge
  • Nadine Labaki as Nadine
  • Nour el Husseini as Assaad

Capernaum FAQ

Is Capernaum good?

Capernaum has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,935 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Capernaum?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Capernaum OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that this drama depicts severe child abuse, neglect, poverty, and a child bride storyline in the slums of Lebanon.

What movies are like Capernaum?

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