The Idol
2016, Arabic. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad.
Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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The Idol is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hany Abu-AssadDirector
- Tawfeek BarhomMohammed Assaf
- Qais AttaallahMohammed Assaf (younger)
- Hiba AttalahNour
- Ahmad QasemYoung Ahmad
- Abdel Kareem BarakehYoung Omar
- Teya HusseinYoung Amal
- Dima AwawdehAmal
- Ahmed Al RokhOmar
- Saber ShreimAhmad
- Amer HlehelKamal
- Manal AwadMohammed's Mother
- Walid Abed ElsalamMohammed's Father
Details
- Released
- 21 January 2016
- Original title
- يا طير الطاير
- Country
- Netherlands, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Hany Abu-Assad, Sameh Zoabi
- Box office
- $343K
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What The Idol is based on
The Idol is based on a true story.
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The Idol: quick answers
Is The Idol worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Idol?
The Idol runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Idol have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Idol. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Idol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Idol yet.
Which OTT platform is The Idol on?
The Idol is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Idol?
If you liked The Idol, try My Own Love Song, Feel the Beat, SubUrbia.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol (2016) was directed by Hany Abu-Assad and stars Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah.
What is The Idol based on?
The Idol is based on a true story.