Iznogoud (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2005, Iznogoud is a comedy film directed by Patrick Braoudé, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In Baghdad the Magnificent reigns Haroun al Plassid, who is the Caliph. There also dwells Iznogoud, who wants to be the Caliph. The irascible Grand Vizier hatches plot after plot to remove his ruler and take his place—melting Djinn, invisibility spell, cursed diamond, voodoo doll… But no amount of cunning or obstinacy can make up for sheer, hilariously bad luck.
Who’s in it. Iznogoud stars Michaël Youn as Iznogoud, Jacques Villeret as Haroun El Poussah, Fred Jaspart as Le prince sortilège and Franck Dubosc as Le chambellan du Calife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Iznogoud has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iznogoud page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iznogoud tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iznogoud (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Iznogoud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Iznogoud worth watching?
- Iznogoud holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Iznogoud?
- Iznogoud stars Michaël Youn, Jacques Villeret, Fred Jaspart, Franck Dubosc and Arno Chevrier.
- When was Iznogoud released?
- Iznogoud was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.