Born to Be a Criminal (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Born to Be a Criminal is an action, comedy, crime and romance film directed by Wael Ehsan, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Our man has about everything against him : he is short, weak, so simple, with an IQ far below the average. There is no wonder why he keeps on being teased by his friends, parents and even fiancee. But circumstances will turn him into a hero and then a vicious criminal feared by all. Half-educated and out-of-work, Taha, is kidnapped by a gang of thieves in his hometown Alexandria. Unbeknownst to them, neither Taha's mother nor his girlfriend has a fraction of the ransom
Who’s in it. Born to Be a Criminal stars Mohamed Henedi as Taha, Lebleba as Taha's Mother, Bushra as Rehab and Said Tarabeek as Taha's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Born to Be a Criminal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be a Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be a Criminal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Be a Criminal (2006)?
- In US, Born to Be a Criminal is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Be a Criminal worth watching?
- Born to Be a Criminal holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Be a Criminal?
- Born to Be a Criminal stars Mohamed Henedi, Lebleba, Bushra, Said Tarabeek and Khaled Zaki.
- When was Born to Be a Criminal released?
- Born to Be a Criminal was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.