Sheikh Jackson
2017, Arabic. Directed by Amr Salama.
The sudden death of Michael Jackson sends a former King of Pop devotee — now a young imam — into a tailspin, in this tender and comedic film from Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Amr SalamaDirector
- Ahmed Al Fishawyخالد هاني عبدالحي
- Amina Khalilعائشة
- Maged El Kedwanyهاني عبدالحي
- Yasmine RaeisShereen
- Ahmed Malekخالد هاني عبدالحي (16 سنة)
- Salma Abu Deifشيرين (16 سنة)
- Dorra Zarroukنجاة
- Mahmoud El-Bezzawyالخال الشيخ عاطف
- Basmaد.نور عبدالحميد
- Mahmoud GomaaCast
- Ibrahim FarahCast
- Hazem Ehabشريف
Details
- Released
- 4 October 2017
- Original title
- شيخ جاكسون
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Amr Salama, Omar Khaled
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Sheikh Jackson: quick answers
Is Sheikh Jackson worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sheikh Jackson?
Sheikh Jackson runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Sheikh Jackson have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sheikh Jackson. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sheikh Jackson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sheikh Jackson on?
Sheikh Jackson isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sheikh Jackson?
If you liked Sheikh Jackson, try Mogul Mowgli, Excuse My French, Hounddog.
Who directed Sheikh Jackson?
Sheikh Jackson (2017) was directed by Amr Salama and stars Ahmed Al Fishawy, Amina Khalil, Maged El Kedwany.