Mawlana (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2017, Mawlana is a drama and mystery film directed by Magdy Ahmed Aly, running about 130 minutes. “Mawlana” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seemingly traditional journey of a young sheikh in a governmental mosque who moves from leading prayers to becoming a TV celebrity issuing "fatwas" that are accepted by millions who have become fans of his as a result of his courage and his attempts to deviate from the usual religious rhetoric in a society heavily influenced by fundamentalism. From Behind the scenes that exposes religion and authority struggle - Mawlana is a movie that defy boundaries.
Who’s in it. Mawlana stars Amr Saad, Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmad Magdy as Hasan and Dorra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Mawlana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mawlana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mawlana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mawlana (2017)?
- In US, Mawlana is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mawlana worth watching?
- Mawlana holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mawlana?
- Mawlana stars Amr Saad, Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmad Magdy, Dorra and Reham Haggag.
- When was Mawlana released?
- Mawlana was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.