Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim is a fantasy and drama film directed by Sherif El Bendary, running about 97 minutes. “The extraordinary journey of the goat that will save us all, or at least, Ali and Ibrahim.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ali believes his late girlfriend's soul has been reincarnated in a goat. His mother forces him to visit a spiritual healer, where he meets Ibrahim, who suffers from severe depression and hears mysterious noises, in a way to find hope, Ali, his goat and Ibrahim head on a trip across Egypt hoping to help each other overcome their problems.

Who’s in it. Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim stars Aly Sobhy as Ali Ismail, Ahmad Magdy as Ibrahim Sayed, Nahed El Sebai as Nour / Sabah and Salwa Mohamed Ali as Nousa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ali, the Goat and Ibrahim tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.