The Time That Remains
2009, Arabic. Directed by Elia Suleiman.
An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day. A semi-biographic film, in four chapters, about a family spanning from 1948 until recent times. Combined with intimate memories of each member, the film attempts to portray the daily life of those Palestinians who remained in their land and were labelled "Israeli-Arabs," living as a minority in their own homeland.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Time That Remains is streaming on Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Elia SuleimanDirector
- Saleh BakriFuad
- Elia SuleimanE.S.
- Samar Qudha TanusMother (1970)
- Shafika BajjaliMother (Now)
- Zuhair Abu HannaE.S. (Child)
- Ayman EspanioliES (Teenager)
- Tarik KoptyNeighbour
- Amer HlehelAnis
- Ali SulimanEliza's Boyfriend
- Menashe NoyTaxi Driver
- Doraid LiddawiRamalla IDF officer
- Nati RavitzIDF Commander
Details
- Released
- 12 August 2009
- Original title
- الزمن الباقي
- Country
- France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Elia Suleiman
- Budget
- $6.5M
- Box office
- $754K
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The Time That Remains: quick answers
Is The Time That Remains worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Time That Remains?
The Time That Remains runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Time That Remains have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Time That Remains. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Time That Remains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Time That Remains is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Time That Remains on?
The Time That Remains is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Time That Remains?
If you liked The Time That Remains, try Outlaws - For Greater Glory, Confirmation, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed The Time That Remains?
The Time That Remains (2009) was directed by Elia Suleiman and stars Saleh Bakri, Elia Suleiman, Samar Qudha Tanus.