Ish
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how ‘letting go’ can be the hardest part of growing up.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Brisbane International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Imran Perretta
- Screenplay & Story
- Imran Perretta, Enda Walsh
- Original Score
- Imran Perretta
- Original Title
- Ish
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Good Chaos, Calculus Media, BFI, BBC Film, Home Team, Out of Order, Primal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Imran Perretta
Imran Perretta, Enda Walsh
Imran Perretta
Jermaine Canute Edwards
Adam Biskupski
John Glencross, Dhiraj Mahey, Mariyah Dosani, Ama Ampadu, Bennett McGhee
Department Leadership Roster
Imran Perretta
Director
Imran Perretta
Writer
Enda Walsh
Writer
Dhiraj Mahey
Producer
Adam Biskupski
Editor
Jermaine Canute Edwards
Director of Photography
Bennett McGhee
Producer
Cecily Colahan
Producer
Sacha Guttenstein
Producer
Elena Isolini
Production Design
Neesha Tulsi Champaneria
Costume Design
Zakir Khan
Costume Design
Imran Perretta
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ish
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What is Ish about?
Twelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how ‘letting go’ can be the hardest part of growing up.
Who directed Ish?
Ish was directed by Imran Perretta.
Who stars in Ish?
The principal cast of Ish includes Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana, Avin Shah, Sudha Bhuchar, Joy Crookes.
When was Ish released and how long is it?
Ish was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ish was composed by Imran Perretta.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ish?
Ish holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).