Amira & Sam (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, Amira & Sam is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Sean Mullin, running about 90 minutes. “The only place they belong is together” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam, a soldier who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq, meets Amira when he visits her uncle, Bassam, who had served as Sam's Iraqi translator. Bassam and Sam have a special bond due to their time together in the war. Initially Amira does not trust him because he was an American soldier and her brother was killed by a bomb from American troops in the war. Sam's cousin, Charlie, asks Sam to help him with illegal hedge funds unbeknownst to Sam at the time. Amira is staying with her uncle Bassam since her father died. She sells bootlegged films on the street corner but is forced to stay with Sam after getting busted; immigration officials begin pursuing her. As the film progresses, Sam and Amira fall in love.
Who’s in it. Amira & Sam stars Martin Starr as Sam, Dina Shihabi as Amira, Paul Wesley as Charlie and Laith Nakli as Bassam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Amira & Sam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amira & Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amira & Sam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amira & Sam (2014)?
- In US, Amira & Sam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amira & Sam worth watching?
- Amira & Sam holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amira & Sam?
- Amira & Sam stars Martin Starr, Dina Shihabi, Paul Wesley, Laith Nakli and David Rasche.
- When was Amira & Sam released?
- Amira & Sam was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.