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2016·Atp

The Idol

ComedyDrama1h 40m

🍅84%

🍅

84%

Tomatometer

🍿

66%

Popcornmeter

7.0

TMDB

Storyline

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

Trailers

The Idol trailer thumbnail

The Idol - Trailer (2015)

Details

DirectorHany Abu-Assad

ReleasedJan 21, 2016

StatusReleased

Original languageArabic

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$343.1K

Parental guideAtpAR

Studios

Mezza Terra MediaFortress Film ClinicRawabi

DFI

Cactus World FilmsFull Moon Productions

Cast

Tawfeek Barhom

Tawfeek Barhom

Mohammed Assaf

Qais Attaallah

Mohammed Assaf (younger)

Hiba Attalah

Nour

Ahmad Qasem

Young Ahmad

Abdel Kareem Barakeh

Young Omar

Teya Hussein

Young Amal

Dima Awawdeh

Amal

Ahmed Al Rokh

Omar

Saber Shreim

Ahmad

Amer Hlehel

Amer Hlehel

Kamal

Manal Awad

Mohammed's Mother

Walid Abed Elsalam

Mohammed's Father

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

Kino Film Collection

Bloodstream

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

5 fresh · 2 rotten

Critics consensus

“The Idol wrings fresh enjoyment from its well-worn formula, delivering a crowd-pleasing rags-to-riches biopic fueled by gripping performances and a solidly written script.”

84% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

T

Tara Brady

RTIrish TimesJan 1, 2017

Ehab Assal's mesmerisingly restless camera and a gaggle of spirited performances ensure there's never dull moment before the final bow.

K

Kevin Maher

RTThe Times (UK)Oct 10, 2016

Directed by the twice Oscar-nominated Hany Abu-Assad, it is remarkable for dancing deftly between politics and melodrama without coming down heavily on either side.

W

Wendy Ide

RTObserver (UK)Aug 14, 2016

Tawfeek Barhom, in the central role, is an intense and magnetic presence.

J

Joanne Laurier

RTWorld Socialist Web SiteFeb 26, 2021

Its best moments portray the monumental difficulties faced by the Palestinian population in Gaza.

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Information

Title

The Idol

Released

Jan 21, 2016

Rated

Atp

Region of Origin

Netherlands, Palestinian Territory

Original Audio

Arabic

Runtime

1h 40m

Status

Released

Studios

Mezza Terra Media, Fortress Film Clinic

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