Ish(2026)
Ish Synopsis
Twelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how ‘letting go’ can be the hardest part of growing up.
Ish (2026) is a drama film directed by Imran Perretta, released on July 31, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana, Avin Shah and Sudha Bhuchar. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Imran Perretta
- Writers:
- Imran Perretta, Enda Walsh
- Producers:
- Dhiraj Mahey, Bennett McGhee, Cecily Colahan
- Cinematographer:
- Jermaine Canute Edwards
- Composer:
- Imran Perretta
- Production:
- Good Chaos, Calculus Media, BFI, BBC Film, Home Team, Out of Order, Primal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Ish (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ish before you stream it.
Ish Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Farhan Hasnat
Farhan Hasnat
as Ish
- Yahya Kitana
Yahya Kitana
as Maram
Avin Shah
as Naeem
Sudha Bhuchar
as Nanu
Joy Crookes
as Samira
- Arman Mohammed
Arman Mohammed
as Zakie
- Is’Haaq Hasan Haque
Is’Haaq Hasan Haque
as Afzal
- Hasnain Shah
Hasnain Shah
as Cheydan
Zubin Varla
as Hanan
- Stefan Mihalache
Stefan Mihalache
as Lifeguard
Sagar Arya
as Mr. Ahmed
Stuart Whelan
as Police
Key crew
Directed by Imran Perretta, written by Imran Perretta and Enda Walsh, produced by Dhiraj Mahey, Bennett McGhee and Cecily Colahan.
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Ish Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Ish – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ish online?
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Ish (2026) is available to stream on BFI Player. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ish?
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The main cast of Ish (2026) includes Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana, Avin Shah, Sudha Bhuchar and Joy Crookes. The film was directed by Imran Perretta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ish released?
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Ish was released on July 31, 2026 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Ish worth watching?
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Ish (2026) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 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 Ish?
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Yes. The official Ish trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.