Barakat (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, Barakat is a comedy and drama film directed by Amy Jephta, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging matriarch aims to bring together her fractured, dysfunctional family over Eid-al-Fitr to break the news about her new romance.
Who’s in it. Barakat stars Vinette Ebrahim as Aisha, Joey Yusuf Rasdien as Zunaid, Mortimer Williams as Zaid and Keeno Lee Hector as Yaseen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Barakat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Eventive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barakat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barakat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barakat (2021)?
- In US, Barakat is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Eventive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barakat worth watching?
- Barakat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barakat?
- Barakat stars Vinette Ebrahim, Joey Yusuf Rasdien, Mortimer Williams, Keeno Lee Hector and June van Merch.
- When was Barakat released?
- Barakat was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.