Detention Letter (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2017, Detention Letter is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Mohamed Samy, running about 100 minutes. “Jawab E'teqal” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. (Khaled Degwy) who are enrolled in one of the terrorist groups that the killings, believing they are fighting for the sake of God, and when his brother (Ahmad) tries to join this group (Khaled) refuses, he is trying to stop him, but he joins, and one day arise a dispute between (Ahmad) and one of the members of this community, (Ahmed) get killed, (Khalid) go mad who seeks revenge against the group, the same moment the issue Answer the arrest of the police against (Khaled).

Who’s in it. Detention Letter stars Mohamed Ramadan as Khalid Eldegwy, Dina El Sherbiny, Ahmad Rateb and Eyad Nassar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Detention Letter has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detention Letter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Detention Letter 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 Detention Letter (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detention Letter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Detention Letter worth watching?
Detention Letter holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Detention Letter?
Detention Letter stars Mohamed Ramadan, Dina El Sherbiny, Ahmad Rateb, Eyad Nassar and Sayed Ragab.
When was Detention Letter released?
Detention Letter was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.