The Time That Remains (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2009, The Time That Remains is a drama and history film directed by Elia Suleiman, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day. A semi-biographic film, in four chapters, about a family spanning from 1948 until recent times. Combined with intimate memories of each member, the film attempts to portray the daily life of those Palestinians who remained in their land and were labelled "Israeli-Arabs," living as a minority in their own homeland.

Who’s in it. The Time That Remains stars Saleh Bakri as Fuad, Elia Suleiman as E.S., Amer Hlehel as Anis and Ali Suliman as Eliza's Boyfriend, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Time That Remains has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $753.8K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Time That Remains page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Time That Remains tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Time That Remains (2009)?
In US, The Time That Remains is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Time That Remains worth watching?
The Time That Remains holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Time That Remains?
The Time That Remains stars Saleh Bakri, Elia Suleiman, Amer Hlehel, Ali Suliman and Menashe Noy.
When was The Time That Remains released?
The Time That Remains was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.