AmericanEast (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2008, AmericanEast is a drama and romance film directed by Hesham Issawi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Summer in L.A., it's hot. Homeland Security has set the threat level at red; they're searching for several Arabs alleged to be terrorists. Mustafa, an Egyptian immigrant who runs a falafel shop, comes to the FBI's attention; they investigate him. He has other problems: his young teen son no longer wants to be a Muslim; his sister, a nurse, objects to Mustafa arranging her marriage to a cousin from Egypt. She has a non-Arab suitor of her own. Omar, an employee of Mustafa, is a struggling actor who doesn't want to play only terrorists. Mustafa hopes to open a real restaurant and has a potential partner in Sam, a Jew, whose family objects. What is the price of the American dream?
Who’s in it. AmericanEast stars Sayed Badreya as Mustafa Marzouke, Tony Shalhoub as Sam, Kais Nashef as Omar and Sarah Shahi as Salwah Marzoke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, AmericanEast has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch AmericanEast page.
If you liked it. Fans of AmericanEast tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch AmericanEast (2008)?
- In US, AmericanEast is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is AmericanEast worth watching?
- AmericanEast holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in AmericanEast?
- AmericanEast stars Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef, Sarah Shahi and Erick Avari.
- When was AmericanEast released?
- AmericanEast was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.