The Milky Way (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, The Milky Way is a drama film directed by Ali Nasser, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. 1964, a village in Galilee. The Mukhtar collaborates with Israeli military rule. Someone is forging work permits, and the Mukhtar's son and a steady metalsmith, Mahmud, want to marry the same woman. These story lines cross when the village teacher is arrested and jailed for the forgeries, with the Mukhtar's approval. Mahmoud discovers who the real forger is and goes to the Mukhtar, whose son assumes Mahmud has come to denounce him. He sets off to burn down Mahmoud's house; tragedy follows. At Mahmud's side through his troubles is Mabruq, the village fool who, like others, particularly a young woman named Jamilah, still suffers from witnessing horrors in the 1948 war.
Who’s in it. The Milky Way stars Suhel Haddad as Mabruq, Salim Daw as Muhamed, Makram J. Khoury as Mukhtar and Amal Murkus as Suad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Milky Way has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Milky Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Milky Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Milky Way (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Milky Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Milky Way worth watching?
- The Milky Way holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way stars Suhel Haddad, Salim Daw, Makram J. Khoury, Amal Murkus and Lutuf Nouasser.
- When was The Milky Way released?
- The Milky Way was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.