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The Idol

PG20161h 40mHany Abu-Assad
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 66

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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.

Is The Idol worth watching?

The Idol holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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