

I Can't Think Straight
2008, English. Directed by Shamim Sarif.
Two cultures. Two women. One love.
Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend. Spirited Christian Tala and shy Muslim Leyla could not be more different from each other, but the attraction is immediate and goes deeper than friendship. But Tala is not ready to accept the implications of the choice her heart has made for her and escapes back to Jordan, while Leyla tries to move on with her new-found life, to the shock of her tradition-loving parents. As Tala's wedding day approaches, simmering tensions come to boiling point and the pressure mounts for Tala to be true to herself.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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I Can't Think Straight is streaming on Here TV in India.
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- Released
- 1 November 2008
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kelly Moss , Shamim Sarif
- Box office
- $41K
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I Can't Think Straight: quick answers
Is I Can't Think Straight worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 341 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Can't Think Straight?
I Can't Think Straight runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does I Can't Think Straight have a post-credits scene?
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I Can't Think Straight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is I Can't Think Straight on?
I Can't Think Straight is streaming on Here TV in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Can't Think Straight?
If you liked I Can't Think Straight, try My Brilliant Career, Bloomington, Not Easily Broken.
Who directed I Can't Think Straight?
I Can't Think Straight (2008) was directed by Shamim Sarif and stars Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Antonia Frering.