Amreeka(2009)
Life's best adventures are journeys of the heart.
Amreeka Synopsis
Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.
Amreeka (2009) is a drama film directed by Cherien Dabis, released on June 17, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass and Alia Shawkat. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Cherien Dabis
- Writers:
- Cherien Dabis
- Producers:
- Paul Barkin, Christina Piovesan
- Cinematographer:
- Tobias Datum
- Composer:
- Kareem Roustom
- Production:
- First Generation Films, Alcina Pictures, Buffalo Gal Pictures, Levantine Entertainment, Eagle Vision Media Group, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MFM, Maximum Film International, R.A. Abdoo & Co., Rotana Studios, Showtime Arabia, Violet Jabara Foundation, National Geographic
- Revenue:
- $2,176,304
- Status:
- Released
Amreeka (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Amreeka before you stream it.
Amreeka Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Nisreen Faour
Nisreen Faour
as Muna Farah
- Melkar Muallem
Melkar Muallem
as Fadi Farah
Hiam Abbass
as Raghda Halaby
Alia Shawkat
as Salma Halaby
- Jenna Kawar
Jenna Kawar
as Rana Halaby
- Joseph Ziegler
Joseph Ziegler
as Stan Novatski
Yussuf Abu-Warda
as Nabeel Halaby
- Selena Haddad
Selena Haddad
as Lamis Halaby
Amer Hlehel
as Samer
- Suheila Muallem
Suheila Muallem
as Jamie
- Brodie Sanderson
Brodie Sanderson
as Matt
- Andrew Sannie
Andrew Sannie
as James
Key crew
Directed by Cherien Dabis, written by Cherien Dabis, produced by Paul Barkin and Christina Piovesan.
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Amreeka Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 63 ratings.
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Amreeka – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amreeka online?
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Amreeka (2009) is available to stream on CineMember. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Amreeka?
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The main cast of Amreeka (2009) includes Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat and Jenna Kawar. The film was directed by Cherien Dabis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amreeka released?
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Amreeka was released on June 17, 2009 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Amreeka worth watching?
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Amreeka (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 63 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 Amreeka?
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Yes. The official Amreeka trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.