The Deminer (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, The Deminer is a documentary film directed by Hogir Hirori, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. In the chaotic aftermath of the fall of Saddam Hussein, Fakhir, a father of eight, is serving in the Iraqi army. All around him, he sees innocent civilians getting injured by landmines, so he determines to disarm them with his own hands, using just a pocketknife and some wire cutters. He clears thousands of roadside bombs, mines and car bombs, knowing that every time he cuts a wire it could cost him his life—which he seems to find less important than the lives of others. In 2014, by this time having lost a leg, he starts working for the Kurdish Peshmerga, disarming boobytraps left behind by Daesh in and around Mosul. An enthusiastic home video maker, Fakhir collects hundreds of hours of footage of his day-to-day work.
Who’s in it. The Deminer stars Fakhir Berwari as Himself, Sheyma Ibrahim as Herself, Abdulla Fakhir as Himself and Ghazi Ibrahim as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Deminer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Deminer page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deminer (2018)?
- In GB, The Deminer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Deminer worth watching?
- The Deminer holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Deminer?
- The Deminer stars Fakhir Berwari, Sheyma Ibrahim, Abdulla Fakhir and Ghazi Ibrahim.
- When was The Deminer released?
- The Deminer was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.