Osama(2004)
To save her family a girl must become a boy
Osama Synopsis
After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a preteen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.
Osama (2004) is a drama film directed by Siddiq Barmak, released on March 24, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Marina Golbahari, Arif Herati, Zubaida Sahar and Mohammad Nadir Khwaja. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Siddiq Barmak
- Writers:
- Siddiq Barmak
- Producers:
- Siddiq Barmak, Julia Fraser, Julie LeBrocquy
- Cinematographer:
- Ebrahim Ghafori
- Composer:
- Mohammad Reza Darvishi
- Production:
- Hubert Bals Fund, NHK, LeBrocquy Fraser Productions, Barmak Film, Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, Swipe Films
- Budget:
- $46,000
- Revenue:
- $3,910,519
- Status:
- Released
Osama (2004) Trailer
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Osama Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marina Golbahari
as Osama
- Arif Herati
Arif Herati
as Aspnadi
- Zubaida Sahar
Zubaida Sahar
as Mother
- Mohammad Nadir Khwaja
Mohammad Nadir Khwaja
as Mullah
- Nader Khwaja
Nader Khwaja
as Jadi
Malik Akhlaqi
as Ajmal
- Hamida Refar
Hamida Refar
as Grandmother
- Gol Rahman Ghorbandi
Gol Rahman Ghorbandi
as Mohammad Nabi Nawa
- Mohammad Nabi Nawa
Mohammad Nabi Nawa
as Milk Man
- Amin Nadem
Amin Nadem
as Son of Sick Old Man
- Eli Jaan
Eli Jaan
as Sick Old Man
- Elza Bogova
Elza Bogova
as Foreign Female
Key crew
Directed by Siddiq Barmak, written by Siddiq Barmak, produced by Siddiq Barmak, Julia Fraser and Julie LeBrocquy.
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Osama Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 135 ratings.
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Osama – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Osama online?
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Osama (2004) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Osama?
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The main cast of Osama (2004) includes Marina Golbahari, Arif Herati, Zubaida Sahar, Mohammad Nadir Khwaja and Nader Khwaja. The film was directed by Siddiq Barmak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Osama released?
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Osama was released on March 24, 2004 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Osama worth watching?
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Osama (2004) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Osama?
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Yes. The official Osama trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.