

The Sheik and I
2012, English. Directed by Caveh Zahedi.
Lights! Camera! Fatwa!
When an American filmmaker is commissioned to make a film for a Middle East Biennial on the theme of 'art as a subversive act,' his film is banned for blasphemy, he is asked to destroy every copy, and threatened with arrest.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Sheik and I is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India.
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- Released
- 7 December 2012
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
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How long is The Sheik and I?
The Sheik and I runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Sheik and I have a post-credits scene?
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The Sheik and I parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sheik and I is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sheik and I on?
The Sheik and I is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sheik and I?
If you liked The Sheik and I, try Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True, The Amazing Johnathan Documentary, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5.
Who directed The Sheik and I?
The Sheik and I (2012) was directed by Caveh Zahedi and stars Caveh Zahedi, Beckett Zahedi, ZuZu Snyder.