Amreeka
"Life's best adventures are journeys of the heart."
Originally released in 2009. Amreeka is a drama film. directed by Cherien Dabis.
Starring Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, and Hiam Abbass
Synopsis
Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (57 votes)
Box Office
$2.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 4 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $2,176,304
Production Companies
- First Generation Films
- Alcina Pictures
- Buffalo Gal Pictures
- Levantine Entertainment
- Eagle Vision Media Group
- Image Nation Abu Dhabi
- MFM
- Maximum Film International
- R.A. Abdoo & Co.
- Rotana Studios
- Showtime Arabia
- Violet Jabara Foundation
- National Geographic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amreeka about?
Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercuss...
Who directed Amreeka?
Amreeka was directed by Cherien Dabis.
How long is Amreeka?
Amreeka has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Amreeka released?
Amreeka was released on June 17, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Amreeka?
The main cast of Amreeka includes Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat, Jenna Kawar.