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Amreeka (2009)

Movie ★ 6.7 96 min

Drama

Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.

Cherien Dabis Director Cherien Dabis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 17, 2009
Runtime
96 min
Box office
$2.2M
IMDb
tt1190858
Studio
First Generation Films, Alcina Pictures, , Levantine Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Nisreen Faour Muna Farah Melkar Muallem Fadi Farah Hiam Abbass Hiam Abbass Raghda Halaby Alia Shawkat Alia Shawkat Salma Halaby Jenna Kawar Rana Halaby Joseph Ziegler Stan Novatski Yussuf Abu-Warda Yussuf Abu-Warda Nabeel Halaby Selena Haddad Lamis Halaby Amer Hlehel Amer Hlehel Samer Suheila Muallem Jamie Brodie Sanderson Matt Andrew Sannie James Daniel Boiteau Mike Jeff Button Jason Miriam Smith Miriam Smith Bank Employee Kristen Sawatzky Kristen Sawatzky Female Airport Official Ernie Pitts Ernie Pitts Male Airport Official

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amreeka about?
Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up residence in rural Illinois -- just in time to encounter the domestic repercussions of America's disastrous war in Iraq. Now, the duo must reinvent their lives with some help from Muna's sister, Raghda, and brother-in-law, Nabeel.
Who directed Amreeka?
Amreeka was directed by Cherien Dabis.
Who stars in Amreeka?
Amreeka stars Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat.
When was Amreeka released?
Amreeka is a 2009 drama film.
Where can I watch Amreeka?
You can watch Amreeka with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.