Top Gear: Middle East Special (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 2010, Top Gear: Middle East Special is an adventure and documentary film, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. The film predates the Syrian Civil War and involves a 1,200-mile (1,900 km) road-trip from Erbil International Airport in Iraqi Kurdistan to Bethlehem, nominally recreating the journey of the Three Wise Men. Their journey takes them across the Middle East via southern Turkey, the cities of Aleppo, Palmyra and Damascus in Syria, then Jerash in Jordan and finally the Mount of Olives. The journey includes visiting an abandoned theme park, and a stop at Ein Gev on the Sea of Galilee.
Who’s in it. Top Gear: Middle East Special stars Jeremy Clarkson as Himself, James May as Himself and Richard Hammond as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Top Gear: Middle East Special sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Gear: Middle East Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Gear: Middle East Special tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Gear: Middle East Special (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Top Gear: Middle East Special change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Top Gear: Middle East Special worth watching?
- Top Gear: Middle East Special holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Top Gear: Middle East Special?
- Top Gear: Middle East Special stars Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.
- When was Top Gear: Middle East Special released?
- Top Gear: Middle East Special was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.