The Little Sister

The Little Sister follows Fatima, a seventeen-year-old from a close-knit French-Algerian family living in the suburbs of Paris. After beginning her studies in philosophy at a university in the city, she experiences a new sense of freedom that clashes with her religious upbringing and family traditions. As she navigates this transition, she struggles to reconcile her faith and identity with her personal desires and evolving beliefs.

Directed and written by Hafsia Herzi, this drama and romance co-production from France and Germany features Nadia Melliti in the lead role, alongside Park Ji-min, Amina Ben Mohamed, Rita Benmannana, Melissa Guers, and Razzak Ridha. The film has a credited cast of 25 performers.

Since its release on October 22, 2025, the movie has earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 1,200 votes and 6.6/10 on TMDB from 142 votes. Film critics gave the movie a similar score of 6.8/10 across 32 reviews, showing a consistent evaluation between professional reviewers and general viewers.