Sheikh Jackson (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Sheikh Jackson is a drama film directed by Amr Salama, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The sudden death of Michael Jackson sends a former King of Pop devotee — now a young imam — into a tailspin, in this tender and comedic film from Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama.
Who’s in it. Sheikh Jackson stars Ahmed Al Fishawy as Khaled Hani Abdel Hay, Ahmed Malek as Khaled Hani Abdel Hay ( 16 years old ), Amina Khalil as Aisha and Maged El Kedwany as Hani Abdel Hay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sheikh Jackson has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sheikh Jackson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sheikh Jackson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sheikh Jackson (2017)?
- In US, Sheikh Jackson is available to 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 Sheikh Jackson worth watching?
- Sheikh Jackson holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sheikh Jackson?
- Sheikh Jackson stars Ahmed Al Fishawy, Ahmed Malek, Amina Khalil, Maged El Kedwany and Omar Ayman.
- When was Sheikh Jackson released?
- Sheikh Jackson was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.