The Insult (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, The Insult is a drama and crime film directed by Ziad Doueiri, running about 112 minutes. “Words change everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.
Who’s in it. The Insult stars Adel Karam as Tony Hanna, Kamel El Basha as Yasser Abdallah Salameh, Diamand Abou Abboud and Rita Hayek as Shirine Hanna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Insult has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Insult page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Insult tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Insult (2017)?
- In US, The Insult is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and 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 The Insult worth watching?
- The Insult holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Insult?
- The Insult stars Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha, Diamand Abou Abboud, Rita Hayek and Christine Choueiri.
- When was The Insult released?
- The Insult was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.