The Idol movie poster

The Idol

January 21, 2016 1h 40m 7.1/10 (72 votes)

Originally released in 2016. The Idol is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

Starring Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, and Hiba Attalah

Synopsis

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 21, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (72 votes)
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Box Office $343.1K Worldwide gross
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Language AR Original language
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Country Netherlands + 4 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
AR
Revenue
$343,059

Production Companies

  • Mezza Terra Media
  • Fortress Film Clinic
  • Rawabi
  • DFI
  • Cactus World Films
  • Full Moon Productions
  • Majdal Films
  • KeyFilm
  • September Film
  • Dubai Film Market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Idol about?

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

Who directed The Idol?

The Idol was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

How long is The Idol?

The Idol has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was The Idol released?

The Idol was released on January 21, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Idol?

The main cast of The Idol includes Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem, Abdel Kareem Barakeh.