Baghdad Messi (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Baghdad Messi is a drama and war film directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Iraq, 2009. Little Hamoudi (10) is totally obsessed with football. Just as the rest of the world, he and his friends are eagerly looking forward to the Champions League finale FC Barcelona-Manchester United. The long awaited clash between Messi and Ronaldo. But then Hamoudi's television breaks down...
Who’s in it. Baghdad Messi stars Noor Al-Hoda as Mother, Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi as Hamoudi, Hayder Helo as Father and Abdulaziz Mohamed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Baghdad Messi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baghdad Messi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baghdad Messi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baghdad Messi (2012)?
- In US, Baghdad Messi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baghdad Messi worth watching?
- Baghdad Messi holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Baghdad Messi?
- Baghdad Messi stars Noor Al-Hoda, Ali Raad Al-Zaydawi, Hayder Helo, Abdulaziz Mohamed and Amir Yousef.
- When was Baghdad Messi released?
- Baghdad Messi was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.