The Idol(2016)
يا طير الطاير
The Idol Synopsis
Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."
The Idol (2016) is a comedy and drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad, released on January 21, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah and Ahmad Qasem. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Writers:
- Hany Abu-Assad, Sameh Zoabi
- Producers:
- Ali Jaafar, Amira Diab
- Cinematographer:
- Ehab Assal
- Composer:
- Hani Asfari
- Production:
- Mezza Terra Media, Fortress Film Clinic, Rawabi, DFI, Cactus World Films, Full Moon Productions, Majdal Films, KeyFilm, September Film, Dubai Film Market
- Revenue:
- $343,059
- Status:
- Released
The Idol (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Idol before you stream it.
The Idol Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
as Kamal
- Manal Awad
Manal Awad
as Mohammed's Mother
- Walid Abed Elsalam
Walid Abed Elsalam
as Mohammed's Father
Key crew
Directed by Hany Abu-Assad, written by Hany Abu-Assad and Sameh Zoabi, produced by Ali Jaafar and Amira Diab.
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The Idol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 76 ratings.
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The Idol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Idol online?
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The Idol (2016) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Idol?
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The main cast of The Idol (2016) includes Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem and Abdel Kareem Barakeh. The film was directed by Hany Abu-Assad. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idol released?
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The Idol was released on January 21, 2016 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Idol worth watching?
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The Idol (2016) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Idol?
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Yes. The official The Idol trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.