Captains of Za'atari (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2021, Captains of Za'atari is a documentary film directed by Ali El Arabi, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Like many young people around the world, best friends Fawzi and Mahmoud are obsessed with soccer. But for the past several years, the teenagers have been stuck in Zaatari, the world’s largest camp for Syrian refugees, located in Jordan. With uncertain legal status and an interrupted education, their prospects are limited. On the local soccer pitch, however, they can imagine a brighter future as professional athletes, a path to escaping the camp and providing for their families. When scouts from a world-renowned Qatari sports academy visit Zaatari, Fawzi and Mahmoud believe they might be able to realize their dreams—if given the opportunity.
Who’s in it. Captains of Za'atari stars Fawzi Qatleesh as Self, Mahmoud Dagher as Self, Xavi Hernández and Robert Lewandowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Captains of Za'atari has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captains of Za'atari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captains of Za'atari tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captains of Za'atari (2021)?
- In US, Captains of Za'atari is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captains of Za'atari worth watching?
- Captains of Za'atari holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captains of Za'atari?
- Captains of Za'atari stars Fawzi Qatleesh, Mahmoud Dagher, Xavi Hernández, Robert Lewandowski and Franck Ribéry.
- When was Captains of Za'atari released?
- Captains of Za'atari was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.