A Drowning Man (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, A Drowning Man is a drama film directed by Mahdi Fleifel, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Alone and far from home, The Kid makes his way through a strange city looking for the means to get through his day. Surrounded by predators he is forced to make compromises merely to survive, his life of exile grows one day longer.
Who’s in it. A Drowning Man stars Atef Alshafei as The Kid, Rebih El-Saleous as Fatah, Thymios Koukios as The Cruiser and Jalal Qaniry as Bis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Drowning Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Drowning Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Drowning Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Drowning Man (2017)?
- In US, A Drowning Man is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Drowning Man worth watching?
- A Drowning Man holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Drowning Man?
- A Drowning Man stars Atef Alshafei, Rebih El-Saleous, Thymios Koukios, Jalal Qaniry and Mounir Alkhateeb.
- When was A Drowning Man released?
- A Drowning Man was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.