Lemon Tree (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2008, Lemon Tree is a drama film directed by Eran Riklis, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?
Who’s in it. Lemon Tree stars Hiam Abbass as Selma Zidane, Tarik Kopty as Abu Hussam, Ali Suliman as Ziad Daud and Doron Tavory as Verteidigungsminister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Lemon Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Beamafilm and rent or buy it from Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lemon Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lemon Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lemon Tree (2008)?
- In AU, Lemon Tree is available to stream on Beamafilm, and rent or buy from Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lemon Tree worth watching?
- Lemon Tree holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree stars Hiam Abbass, Tarik Kopty, Ali Suliman, Doron Tavory and Rona Lipaz-Michael.
- When was Lemon Tree released?
- Lemon Tree was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.