La Haine (1995)
Kernel Score: 89% · 4,455 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 1995-05-31
Runtime: 98 minutes
Is La Haine worth watching?
Must-watch. Three friends in a Paris housing estate drift through a day after riots, with a stolen police gun in the mix. Short, angry, and black and white, it's still a sharp portrait of anger and police violence.
Watch it if you
- want a hard-edged look at social tension
- like short, intense dramas
- appreciate black-and-white filmmaking
Skip it if you
- dislike subtitles
- can't stomach foul language and violence
Best for: Serious night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch La Haine
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a chaotic night of rioting in a marginal suburb of Paris, three young friends, Vinz, Hubert and Saïd, wander around unoccupied waiting for news about the state of health of a mutual friend who has been seriously injured when confronting the police.
La Haine parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this French drama depicts police brutality, street riots, and racial tension.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts street riots, police brutality, and simmering violence throughout.
- Language: Moderate — Raw, frank language reflecting marginalized youth culture.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like La Haine
If you liked La Haine, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Les Misérables (2019) — 86%: Modern French tale of police and a rough estate.
- Divines (2016) — 86%: French story of two young women hustling to escape the estates.
- Boyz n the Hood (1991) — 86%: American take on young men and neighbourhood violence.
- The 400 Blows (1959) — 89%: French classic about a troubled boy.
- The Hate U Give (2018) — 89%: Powerful story of police violence and a young witness.
- Fruitvale Station (2013) — 81%: Heartbreaking true story of a young man's last day.
Director
Cast
- Vincent Cassel as Vinz
- Hubert Koundé as Hubert
- Saïd Taghmaoui as Saïd
- Abdel Ahmed Ghili as Abdel
- Solo as Santo
- Joseph Momo as Ordinary Man
- Héloïse Rauth as Sarah
- Rywka Wajsbrot as Vinz's Grandmother
- Olga Abrego as Vinz's Aunt
- Laurent Labasse as Cook
La Haine FAQ
Is La Haine worth watching?
Must-watch. Three friends in a Paris housing estate drift through a day after riots, with a stolen police gun in the mix. Short, angry, and black and white, it's still a sharp portrait of anger and police violence.
Where can I watch La Haine?
In the US you can stream La Haine on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is La Haine OK for kids?
La Haine is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this French drama depicts police brutality, street riots, and racial tension.
What movies are like La Haine?
If you liked La Haine, try Les Misérables, Divines, Boyz n the Hood and The 400 Blows.