American Eid(2021)
American Eid Synopsis
Ameena, a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, wakes up on Eid to find out that she has to go to school. Homesick and heartbroken, she goes on a mission to make Eid a public-school holiday, and in the process, reconnects with her older sister, and embraces her new home, while her new home embraces her.
American Eid (2021) is a drama film directed by Aqsa Altaf, released on May 28, 2021 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Shanessa Khawaja, Jenna Qureshi, Cash Herrera and Fazeelat Aslam. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Aqsa Altaf
- Writers:
- Aqsa Altaf
- Producers:
- Leslie Owen, Steak House
- Composer:
- Siddhartha Khosla
- Production:
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Status:
- Released
American Eid (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for American Eid before you stream it.
American Eid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shanessa Khawaja
as Ameena
Jenna Qureshi
as Zainab
- Cash Herrera
Cash Herrera
as Tony
- Fazeelat Aslam
Fazeelat Aslam
as Jamila
- Maya Bednarek
Maya Bednarek
as Rachel
- Iris Starlett Perry
Iris Starlett Perry
as Chelsea
- Hilary Ward
Hilary Ward
as Mrs. Stone
Ismail Bashey
as Altaf
- Mikee Castillo
Mikee Castillo
as Litia
- Charlie Reddix
Charlie Reddix
as Teni
- Tyler David Alderson
Tyler David Alderson
as Mike
- Raheela Mahmood
Raheela Mahmood
as Dadi Ami
Key crew
Directed by Aqsa Altaf, written by Aqsa Altaf, produced by Leslie Owen and Steak House.
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American Eid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 17 ratings.
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American Eid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Eid online?
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American Eid (2021) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Eid?
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The main cast of American Eid (2021) includes Shanessa Khawaja, Jenna Qureshi, Cash Herrera, Fazeelat Aslam and Maya Bednarek. The film was directed by Aqsa Altaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Eid released?
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American Eid was released on May 28, 2021 and runs for 21m.
Is American Eid worth watching?
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American Eid (2021) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 17 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 American Eid?
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Yes. The official American Eid trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.