West Beirut
1998, Arabic. Directed by Ziad Doueiri.
Growing up is only half the battle.
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 30 October 1998
- Original title
- West Beyrouth
- Country
- Lebanon, Belgium, France, Norway
- Written by
- Ziad Doueiri
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West Beirut: quick answers
Is West Beirut worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is West Beirut?
West Beirut runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is West Beirut on?
West Beirut isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like West Beirut?
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Who directed West Beirut?
West Beirut (1998) was directed by Ziad Doueiri and stars Rami Doueiri, Mohammad Chamas, Rola Al Amin.