A Message from the East (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, A Message from the East is a family, history and documentary film directed by Jeremiah Hammerling, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Muhammad Iqbal, a turn of the century poet/philosopher from South Asia. Through Iqbal's work we open a dialog between the East and West, refute the notion of a class of civilizations and discover our shared humanity.
Who’s in it. A Message from the East stars Ali Kazmi as Iqbal and Zain Iqbal as Young Iqbal.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Alchemiya Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Message from the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Message from the East tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Message from the East (2009)?
- In US, A Message from the East is available to stream on Alchemiya Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in A Message from the East?
- A Message from the East stars Ali Kazmi and Zain Iqbal.
- When was A Message from the East released?
- A Message from the East was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.