Afghan Star(2008)
Afghan Star Synopsis
This documentary on the effect the talent competition "Afghan Star" has on the incredibly diverse inhabitants of Afghanistan affords a glimpse into a country rarely seen. Contestants risk their lives to appear on the television show that is a raging success with the public and also monitored closely by the government.
Afghan Star (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by Havana Marking, released on December 3, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Habib Amiri, Setara Hussainzada, Rafi Naabzada and Lima Sahar. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Havana Marking
- Production:
- Aria Productions, Roast Beef Productions, Roastbeef Productions, HBO Documentary Films
- Revenue:
- $101,543
- Status:
- Released
Afghan Star (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Afghan Star before you stream it.
Afghan Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Havana Marking.
Explore more Documentary titles
Afghan Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 22 ratings.
You may also like
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
Justin Bieber's Believe
2013
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
2022
It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025
Daft Punk Unchained
2015
Western Stars
2019
The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
2016
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
2021
Adele One Night Only
2021
The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story
2019
Live Aid
1985
Amazing Grace
2018
High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special
2020
I Am Ali
2014
20 Feet from Stardom
2013
Thriller 40
2023
Nothing Compares
2022
Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions
2020
The Last Waltz
1978
Movies similar to Afghan Star
Retrograde
2022
Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime
2005
The Road Forward
2017
Grease 2
1982
6999 Doors
2018
Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
2013
Joseph Cornell: Worlds in a Box
1991
Cindy Sherman: Nobody's Here But Me
1994
Happy on the Ground: 8 Days at Grammy Camp
2011
Microcosmos
1996
Visions of Europe
2004
Full Metal Village
2007
Who's Afraid of the Bogeyman
1989
Tango Dream
1985
Nude Portraits – Gundula Schulze
1984
My Neighbor, My Killer
2009
Motherland
2009
Election Day
2007
The School of Rock
2003
A Cooler Climate
2022
Afghan Star – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Afghan Star online?
+
Afghan Star (2008) is available to stream on GuideDoc, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Afghan Star?
+
The main cast of Afghan Star (2008) includes Habib Amiri, Setara Hussainzada, Rafi Naabzada and Lima Sahar. The film was directed by Havana Marking. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Afghan Star released?
+
Afghan Star was released on December 3, 2008 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Afghan Star worth watching?
+
Afghan Star (2008) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Afghan Star?
+
Yes. The official Afghan Star trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.