The Taqwacores(2010)
A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.
The Taqwacores Synopsis
Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" housemates soon introduce him to Taqwacore: a hardcore, Muslim punk-rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. 'The Taqwacores' deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.
The Taqwacores (2010) is a action, comedy, drama and music film directed by Eyad Zahra, released on January 24, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Noureen DeWulf, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman and Denise George. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Eyad Zahra
- Writers:
- Michael Muhammad Knight
- Production:
- Rumanni Filmworks
- Revenue:
- $12,839
- Status:
- Released
The Taqwacores (2010) Trailer
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The Taqwacores Cast & Crew
Main cast
Noureen DeWulf
as Rabeya
- Jim Dickson
Jim Dickson
as Gas Station Bully
Volkan Eryaman
as Amazing Ayyub
- Denise George
Denise George
as Dee Dee Ali
Bobby Naderi
as Yusef
Dominic Rains
as Jehangir Tabari
Anne Leighton
as Lynn
Key crew
Directed by Eyad Zahra, written by Michael Muhammad Knight.
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The Taqwacores Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Taqwacores – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Taqwacores online?
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The Taqwacores (2010) is available to stream on OVID and Flix Premiere, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Taqwacores?
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The main cast of The Taqwacores (2010) includes Noureen DeWulf, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman, Denise George and Bobby Naderi. The film was directed by Eyad Zahra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Taqwacores released?
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The Taqwacores was released on January 24, 2010 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Taqwacores worth watching?
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The Taqwacores (2010) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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