Karbala (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2015, Karbala is a drama and war film directed by Krzysztof Łukaszewicz, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. On 3 April 2004, during the holiday of Ashura, Iraqi rebels loyal to Shiite leader Muktada As-Sadr, launched an insurgency in the Polish zone. The Poles, together with Bulgarian soldiers and Iraqi police, were given the task of defending City Hall, led by Lieutenant colonel Grzegorz Kaliciak. The clash developed into the biggest Polish engagement since World War II. Not a single allied soldier died, although about 80 insurgents were killed in a counter-attack.
Who’s in it. Karbala stars Bartłomiej Topa as Kapitan Kalicki, Hristo Shopov as Getow, Atheer Adel as Farid and Leszek Lichota as Kapral Maleńczuk "Mały", among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Karbala has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karbala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karbala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karbala (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karbala change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karbala worth watching?
- Karbala holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Karbala?
- Karbala stars Bartłomiej Topa, Hristo Shopov, Atheer Adel, Leszek Lichota and Michał Żurawski.
- When was Karbala released?
- Karbala was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.