John Achkar: Tryin'
جون أشقر: عم جرّب
“Adulting is a joke”
Synopsis
Comedian John Achkar delivers a heartfelt and hilarious take on the chaos of life in your thirties. While everyone else seems to have it figured out, he’s still just TRYIN’. From everyday absurdities to giving marriage another shot, he proves being a little lost is part of the journey. Filmed live at Paris’s legendary L’Olympia, this marks the first Arabic-language stand-up special by an Arab comedian on its stage. Fresh off a sold-out 85-city global tour, Achkar blends sharp observations, candid stories, and a distinctly Arab perspective that resonates both at home and across the diaspora. Honest, fast-paced, and unfiltered, TRYIN’ turns life’s chaos into comedy gold... reminding us that laughter doesn’t need translation.
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John Achkar: Tryin’ at L’Olympia (جون أشقر: عم جرّب في الأولمبيا) | Globally Streaming on MBC Shahid May 27Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-24
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May 27, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raffi Feghali
- Screenplay & Story
- John Achkar, Maria Lyan
- Original Title
- جون أشقر: عم جرّب
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raffi Feghali
John Achkar, Maria Lyan
Martin Lescieux
Nathan Trompas
Gianluca Chakra, John Achkar, Maia Malas, Toni Bejjani
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John Achkar
Writer
Raffi Feghali
Director
Nathan Trompas
Editor
Martin Lescieux
Director of Photography
Maia Malas
Producer
Toni Bejjani
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What is John Achkar: Tryin' about?
Comedian John Achkar delivers a heartfelt and hilarious take on the chaos of life in your thirties. While everyone else seems to have it figured out, he’s still just TRYIN’. From everyday absurdities to giving marriage another shot, he proves being a little lost is part of the journey. Filmed live at Paris’s legendary L’Olympia, this marks the first Arabic-language stand-up special by an Arab comedian on its stage. Fresh off a sold-out 85-city global tour, Achkar blends sharp observations, candid stories, and a distinctly Arab perspective that resonates both at home and across the diaspora. Honest, fast-paced, and unfiltered, TRYIN’ turns life’s chaos into comedy gold... reminding us that laughter doesn’t need translation.
Who directed John Achkar: Tryin'?
John Achkar: Tryin' was directed by Raffi Feghali.
Who stars in John Achkar: Tryin'?
The principal cast of John Achkar: Tryin' includes John Achkar, Gad Elmaleh.
When was John Achkar: Tryin' released and how long is it?
John Achkar: Tryin' was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.