Laila's Birthday(2009)
عيد ميلاد ليلى
Laila's Birthday Synopsis
As Abu Laila is forced to leave his job as a judge and become a cab driver, he faces a hectic challenge when he's told by his wife to bring a gift and a cake for their daughter's seventh birthday, which proves to be a task more complicated than he expected.
Laila's Birthday (2009) is a drama film directed by Rashid Masharawi, released on April 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Mohammad Bakri, Areen Omari, Nour Zoubi and Saleh Bakri. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Rashid Masharawi
- Writers:
- Rashid Masharawi
- Producers:
- Peter van Vogelpoel, Mohamed Habib Attia, Rashid Masharawi
- Cinematographer:
- Tarek Ben Abdallah
- Composer:
- Kaies Sellami
- Production:
- Cinema Production Center, Cinétéléfilms, Sweetwater Pictures, Fortissimo Films, BrunBro Films, Balsa Films, CTM Films, CRM-114, Centre Cinématographique Marocain
- Status:
- Released
Laila's Birthday (2009) Trailer
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Laila's Birthday Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mohammad Bakri
as Abu Laila
Areen Omari
as Um Laila
- Nour Zoubi
Nour Zoubi
as Laila
Saleh Bakri
as Former Prisoner
- Walid Abed Elsalam
Walid Abed Elsalam
as Director in the Ministry of Justice
- Mahmoud Awadd
Mahmoud Awadd
as Mechanic
- Karma Zoubi
Karma Zoubi
as Woman passenger to the hospital
- Khaled Horani
Khaled Horani
as Policeman in the police station
- Hossine Nakhla
Hossine Nakhla
as Donkey's Owner
- Ahmad Abu Sal'oum
Ahmad Abu Sal'oum
as the second taxi driver
- Housam Abu A'ishe
Housam Abu A'ishe
as Gas Station Employee
- Najah Abu El Heija
Najah Abu El Heija
as Crying Widow
Key crew
Directed by Rashid Masharawi, written by Rashid Masharawi, produced by Peter van Vogelpoel, Mohamed Habib Attia and Rashid Masharawi.
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Laila's Birthday Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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Laila's Birthday – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Laila's Birthday online?
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Laila's Birthday (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Laila's Birthday?
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The main cast of Laila's Birthday (2009) includes Mohammad Bakri, Areen Omari, Nour Zoubi, Saleh Bakri and Walid Abed Elsalam. The film was directed by Rashid Masharawi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Laila's Birthday released?
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Laila's Birthday was released on April 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Laila's Birthday worth watching?
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Laila's Birthday (2009) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 5 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 Laila's Birthday?
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Yes. The official Laila's Birthday trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.