Shéhérazade (2018)
Kernel Score: 80% · 273 ratings
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Released: 2018-09-05
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch Shéhérazade
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Zachary, 17 years old, gets out of jail. Rejected by his mother, he hangs out in the mean streets of Marseille. He falls in love with Shéhérazade, a young prostitute of whom he becomes the pimp without realizing it...
Shéhérazade parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Shéhérazade follows a teenager just out of jail who falls for and becomes the pimp of a young prostitute.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set amid the 'mean streets' of Marseille with crime and street-life conflict implied.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Central plot involves prostitution and a romantic/exploitative relationship with a sex worker.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jean-Bernard Marlin
Cast
- Dylan Robert as Zach
- Kenza Fortas as Shéhérazade
- Idir Azougli as Ryad
- Lisa Amedjout as Sabrina
- Sofia Bent as Zelda
- Nabila Bounab as Souraya
- Kader Benchoudar as Mehdi
- Nabila Ait Amer as Sara
- Osman Hrustic as Cheyenne
- Abdelkader Benkaddar as Jugurtha
Shéhérazade FAQ
Is Shéhérazade good?
Shéhérazade has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 273 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Shéhérazade?
In the US you can stream Shéhérazade on Netflix.
Is Shéhérazade OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Shéhérazade follows a teenager just out of jail who falls for and becomes the pimp of a young prostitute.