Personal Affairs (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Personal Affairs is a drama film directed by Maha Haj, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In Nazareth, an old couple lives wearily to the rhythm of the daily routine. On the other side of the border, in Ramallah, their son Tarek wishes to remain an eternal bachelor, their daughter is about to give birth while her husband lands a movie role and the grandmother loses her head... Between check-points and dreams, frivolity and politics, some want to leave, others want to stay but all have personal affairs to resolve.
Who’s in it. Personal Affairs stars Mahmoud Shawahdeh as Saleh, Saana Shawahdeh as Nabeela, Ziad Bakri as Hisham and Doraid Liddawi as Tarek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Personal Affairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Personal Affairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Personal Affairs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Personal Affairs (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Personal Affairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Personal Affairs worth watching?
- Personal Affairs holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Personal Affairs?
- Personal Affairs stars Mahmoud Shawahdeh, Saana Shawahdeh, Ziad Bakri, Doraid Liddawi and Maisa Abd Elhadi.
- When was Personal Affairs released?
- Personal Affairs was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.