The Idol (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, The Idol is a comedy and drama film directed by Hany Abu-Assad, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."
Who’s in it. The Idol stars Tawfeek Barhom as Mohammed Assaf, Kais Attalah as Mohammed Assaf (younger), Hiba Attalah as Nour and Ahmad Qasem as Young Ahmad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Idol has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $343.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Idol page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Idol tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Idol (2016)?
- In US, The Idol is available to stream on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Idol worth watching?
- The Idol holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Idol?
- The Idol stars Tawfeek Barhom, Kais Attalah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem and Abdel Kareem Barakeh.
- When was The Idol released?
- The Idol was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.