Captain Abu Raed (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2007, Captain Abu Raed is a drama film directed by Amin Matalqa, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned to travel the world but has never been able to afford it. One day, he finds an old discarded pilot's hat, and discovers a calling: a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he's an airline captain and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales, a friendship forms, and Abu Raed is soon faced with the grim realities of the children's home life. Thus he takes it upon himself to make a difference in their lives.
Who’s in it. Captain Abu Raed stars Nadim Sawalha as Abu Raed, Rana Sultan as Nour, Hussein Al-Sous as Murad and Odai Qedese as Tareq, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Captain Abu Raed has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and 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 Captain Abu Raed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Abu Raed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Abu Raed (2007)?
- In US, Captain Abu Raed is available to stream on OVID, and 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 Captain Abu Raed worth watching?
- Captain Abu Raed holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Captain Abu Raed?
- Captain Abu Raed stars Nadim Sawalha, Rana Sultan, Hussein Al-Sous, Odai Qedese and Ghandi Saber.
- When was Captain Abu Raed released?
- Captain Abu Raed was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.