Rock the Casbah (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Rock the Casbah is a drama film directed by Yariv Horowitz, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A unit of new recruits sent to patrol Gaza during the First Intifada in 1989. A washing machine is deliberately pushed from the roof of a building as the patrol moves past, killing one of the soldiers. The perpetrator cannot be found. Four of the young soldiers are assigned to uncomfortable, boring, surveillance duty atop the roof, interacting with the Arab family that lives in the building.
Who’s in it. Rock the Casbah stars Yon Tumarkin as Tomer, Yotam Ishay as Ariel, Roy Nik as Aki and Iftach Rave as Haim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rock the Casbah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rock the Casbah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rock the Casbah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rock the Casbah (2012)?
- In GB, Rock the Casbah is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rock the Casbah worth watching?
- Rock the Casbah holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rock the Casbah?
- Rock the Casbah stars Yon Tumarkin, Yotam Ishay, Roy Nik, Iftach Rave and Henry David.
- When was Rock the Casbah released?
- Rock the Casbah was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.