Tyrant (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Series · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2014, Tyrant is a drama and war & politics series.

What it’s about. The story of an unassuming American family drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle Eastern nation. Bassam "Barry" Al Fayeed, the younger son of the dictator of a war-torn nation, ends a self-imposed 20-year exile to return to his homeland, accompanied by his American wife and children, for his nephew's wedding. Barry’s reluctant homecoming leads to a dramatic clash of cultures as he is thrown back into the familial and national politics of his youth.

Who’s in it. Tyrant stars Adam Rayner as Barry Al Fayeed, Jennifer Finnigan as Molly Al Fayeed, Moran Atias as Leila Al-Fayeed and Ashraf Barhom as Jamal Al Fayeed, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tyrant 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tyrant page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tyrant tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tyrant (2014)?
In US, Tyrant 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 Tyrant worth watching?
Tyrant holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tyrant?
Tyrant stars Adam Rayner, Jennifer Finnigan, Moran Atias, Ashraf Barhom and Noah Silver.
When was Tyrant released?
Tyrant was released in 2014.