The 21 (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2024, The 21 is an animation, history, documentary and drama film directed by Tod Polson, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. A short film honoring the 21 Coptic men martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015, produced in the style of Coptic iconography by a global team of more than 70 artists from more than 24 countries. The film is narrated in English, with Arabic dialogue. Subtitles have been produced in English, Arabic, French, Spanish and Russian.
Who’s in it. The 21 stars Shafik Bastawrous as Narrator (voice), Meena George as Martyr (voice) and Sheriff Medhat as ISIS Soldier (voice) / Director (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The 21 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ShortsTV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 21 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 21 tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 21 (2024)?
- In US, The 21 is available to stream on ShortsTV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 21 worth watching?
- The 21 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, history, documentary and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 21?
- The 21 stars Shafik Bastawrous, Meena George and Sheriff Medhat.
- When was The 21 released?
- The 21 was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.