Movie

Layla

★ 6.6(4)20251h 40m

Layla is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability checked 25 June 2026.

Where to watch Layla

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Good to know

Director: Amrou Al-Kadhi
Release date: 2025-03-21
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Film4 Productions

Layla — trailer

About Layla

Layla is a 2025 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi, starring Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex and Safiyya Ingar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Layla in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When Layla, a struggling Arab drag queen, falls in love for the first time, they lose and find themself in a transformative relationship that tests who they really are.

Cast

Bilal Hasna

Layla

Louis Greatorex

Max

Safiyya Ingar

Princy

Terique Jarrett

Felix

Darkwah

Lucilla

Sarah Agha

Fatima

Self Esteem

Emily

Emma McDonald

Areej

Ghazi Al Ruffai

Travis

Baby

Cornucopia

Tim Bowie

James

Freddie Thorp

Jonathan

Themes & keywords

london, englanddrag queenaffectationcoming of agelgbtnon-binarypalestinianwhimsicaladoringambiguousamusedcomplicateddefiantempathetic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Layla in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream Layla on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

Is Layla on Netflix?+

Layla is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

How long is Layla?+

Layla has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Layla?+

Layla stars Bilal Hasna, Louis Greatorex, Safiyya Ingar, Terique Jarrett and Darkwah.

When did Layla come out?+

Layla is a 2025 movie directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi.

What genre is Layla?+

Layla is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Layla?+

Layla was directed by Amrou Al-Kadhi.