Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

Name: Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, History
Released: 2016-09-08
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cast: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, China Anne McClain, Ian McShane, Jacob Latimore, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

2016, English. Directed by Ayman Jamal & Khurram H. Alavi.

The power of one

A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.

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Runtime: 1h 49m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG-13

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6.8/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Aspire TV, and Demand Africa in India.

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Released: 8 September 2016
Country: United Arab Emirates
Written by: Michael Wolfe, Ayman Jamal, Alexander Kronemer
Budget: $30M
Box office: $1.8M

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Bilal: A New Breed of Hero: quick answers

Is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).

Does Bilal: A New Breed of Hero have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Bilal: A New Breed of Hero. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero on?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Aspire TV, and Demand Africa in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?

If you liked Bilal: A New Breed of Hero, try Beowulf, Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire, The Invincible Iron Man.

Who directed Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016) was directed by Ayman Jamal and Khurram H. Alavi and stars Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, China Anne McClain, Ian McShane.

What is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero based on?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is based on a true story.