---
title: "Ali & Ava"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ali-ava-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 661365
imdb_id: "tt11559472"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 66
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ali & Ava (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ali-ava-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Ali & Ava" (2022).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Ali & Ava.
Year/Release: 2021 (British drama film), released in UK on 4 March 2022. US release 07/29/2022.
Director/Writer: Clio Barnard.
Cast: Adeel Akhtar and Claire Rushbrook in lead roles.
Genre: Drama and Romance (TMDB), British drama film (Wikipedia).
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Plot: Ali and Ava meet through Sofia, the child of Ali's tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava's warmth/kindness; Ava finds Ali's complexity/humor irresistible. They form a deep connection but must manage the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.
Premiere: 74th Cannes Film Festival, Directors Fortnight section, 11 July 2021.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Ali &

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | BBC iPlayer | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Clio Barnard
- **Networks / Studios**: Moonspun Films, BBC Film, BFI

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Adeel Akhtar** as *Ali*
- **Claire Rushbrook** as *Ava*
- **Natalie Gavin** as *Dawn*
- **Macy Shackleton** as *Venice*
- **Ellora Torchia** as *Runa*
- **Shaun Thomas** as *Callum*
- **Mona Goodwin** as *Michelle*
- **Krupa Pattani** as *Usma*
- **Vinny Dhillon** as *Jameela*
- **Tasha Connor** as *Karen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Ali & Ava online?
Ali & Ava is currently available to watch or stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Ali & Ava worth watching?
Ali & Ava holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 66 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Ali & Ava and when was it released?
Ali & Ava is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Ali & Ava?
Ali & Ava was directed by Clio Barnard.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ali & Ava — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/661365)
- [Ali & Ava - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_%26_Ava)
- [Ali & Ava (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/661365-ali-ava/cast)
- [Ali & Ava (2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11559472/fullcredits/)
- [Ali & Ava - Film 2021](https://www.allocine.fr/)

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