The Jihadist(2021)
The Jihadist Synopsis
Over most of two decades, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s life has been a roadmap of Islamist militancy in Iraq and Syria. Designated a terrorist by the United States, the powerful Syrian militant now seeks a new relationship with the West.
The Jihadist (2021) is a documentary film directed by Martin Smith, released on June 1, 2021 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Martin Smith, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Rania Abouzeid and David Schenker.
- Director:
- Martin Smith
- Writers:
- Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
- Producers:
- Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
- Cinematographer:
- Scott Anger
- Composer:
- François-Paul Aïche
- Production:
- FRONTLINE, RAINmedia, GBH
- Status:
- Released
The Jihadist (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Jihadist before you stream it.
The Jihadist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Smith
Ahmed al-Sharaa
- Rania Abouzeid
Rania Abouzeid
- David Schenker
David Schenker
- Andrew Tabler
Andrew Tabler
- Jim Jeffrey
Jim Jeffrey
Key crew
Directed by Martin Smith, written by Martin Smith and Marcela Gaviria, produced by Martin Smith and Marcela Gaviria.
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The Jihadist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jihadist online?
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The Jihadist (2021) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Jihadist?
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The main cast of The Jihadist (2021) includes Martin Smith, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Rania Abouzeid, David Schenker and Andrew Tabler. The film was directed by Martin Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jihadist released?
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The Jihadist was released on June 1, 2021 and runs for 55m.
Is there a trailer for The Jihadist?
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Yes. The official The Jihadist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.