Barakah Meets Barakah (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Barakah Meets Barakah is a comedy and romance film directed by Mahmoud Sabbagh, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of two lovers who are united in an environment hostile to dating of any kind. Barakah is municipal civil servant from Jeddah and an amateur actor in a theatre troupe. Barakah is a wild beauty, who functions as a crowd-puller for her stylish mother’s boutique and runs her own widely-seen vlog. They both defy customs and traditions, as well as the religious police, using modern communication technologies and traditional dating methods.
Who’s in it. Barakah Meets Barakah stars Hisham Fageeh as Barakah, Fatima Al-Banawi as Fatima, Sami Hifny as Da'ash and Khairia Nazmi as Daya Sa'adiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Barakah Meets Barakah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barakah Meets Barakah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barakah Meets Barakah tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barakah Meets Barakah (2016)?
- In US, Barakah Meets Barakah is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barakah Meets Barakah worth watching?
- Barakah Meets Barakah holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barakah Meets Barakah?
- Barakah Meets Barakah stars Hisham Fageeh, Fatima Al-Banawi, Sami Hifny, Khairia Nazmi and Abdulmajeed Al-Ruhaidi.
- When was Barakah Meets Barakah released?
- Barakah Meets Barakah was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.