The Citizen
2012, English. Directed by Sam Kadi.
Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 19 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sam Younis, Jazmen Darnell Brown, Sam Kadi
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The Citizen runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Citizen is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Citizen isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Citizen?
If you liked The Citizen, try The Nest, Hounddog, The Young One.
Who directed The Citizen?
The Citizen (2012) was directed by Sam Kadi and stars Khaled El Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Cary Elwes.