Rough Stage (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2015, Rough Stage is a documentary film directed by Toomas Järvet, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Maher, a Palestinian man, a former political prisoner. He is an electrical engineer by profession but an artist at heart. He dreams of staging a contemporary dance performance in Ramallah. In order to do so, he must deal with his disapproving family, tight budgets and cultural norms. Set in today's most contested location, Maher's story is a parable about a society in conflict, where the real war is between dreams and traditions.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rough Stage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rough Stage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rough Stage 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 Rough Stage (2015)?
- In GB, Rough Stage is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rough Stage worth watching?
- Rough Stage holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Rough Stage released?
- Rough Stage was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.