Amreeka
2009, English. Directed by Cherien Dabis.
Life's best adventures are journeys of the heart.
Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Amreeka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 June 2009.
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Details
- Released
- 17 June 2009
- Country
- Canada, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Written by
- Cherien Dabis
- Box office
- $2.2M
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Amreeka: quick answers
Is Amreeka worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Amreeka?
Amreeka runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Amreeka have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Amreeka. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Amreeka parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Amreeka yet.
Which OTT platform is Amreeka on?
Amreeka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 June 2009. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Amreeka?
If you liked Amreeka, try Osama, The Syrian Bride, Miral.
Who directed Amreeka?
Amreeka (2009) was directed by Cherien Dabis and stars Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass.