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The Idol

PG1h 40m2016Hany Abu-Assad
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Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

ComedyDrama
CompetitionBased On True StorySingerSinging CompetitionGaza StripPalestinian

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What is The Idol (2016) about?

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

Who stars in The Idol?

The Idol stars Tawfeek Barhom (Mohammed Assaf), Qais Attaallah (Mohammed Assaf (younger)), Hiba Attalah (Nour), Ahmad Qasem (Young Ahmad), Abdel Kareem Barakeh (Young Omar). The film was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

How long is The Idol?

The Idol has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated PG.

Where can I watch The Idol?

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