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The Idol

The Idol

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

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: يا طير الطاير
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2016-01-21
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (72 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $343,059
  • Production Companies: DFI, Cactus World Films, Fortress Film Clinic, Full Moon Productions, Idol Film Production, KeyFilm, Mezza Terra Media, September Films, The Imaginarium
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.1379
  • Languages: Arabic

Cast & Crew

Tawfeek Barhom

Tawfeek Barhom

as Mohammed Assaf

Qais Attaallah

Qais Attaallah

as Mohammed Assaf (younger)

Hiba Attalah

Hiba Attalah

as Nour

Ahmad Qasem

Ahmad Qasem

as Young Ahmad

Abdel Kareem Barakeh

Abdel Kareem Barakeh

as Young Omar

Teya Hussein

Teya Hussein

as Young Amal

Dima Awawdeh

Dima Awawdeh

as Amal

Ahmed Al Rokh

Ahmed Al Rokh

as Omar

Saber Shreim

Saber Shreim

as Ahmad

Amer Hlehel

Amer Hlehel

as Kamal

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The Idol - Trailer (2015)

External Links

Keywords

competitionbased on true storysingersinging competitiongaza strippalestinian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Idol?

The Idol is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2016-01-21.

Who are the main actors in The Idol?

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

Where can I watch The Idol online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Idol is available.

Is The Idol based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Idol?

The Idol has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 72 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Idol?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $343,059 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Idol?

The soundtrack was composed by DFI, Cactus World Films, Fortress Film Clinic, Full Moon Productions, Idol Film Production, KeyFilm, Mezza Terra Media, September Films, The Imaginarium. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Idol filmed?

The Idol was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Idol?

The total runtime of The Idol is 100 minutes.

Is The Idol suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Idol?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Idol.

Does The Idol have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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