Amreeka
“Life's best adventures are journeys of the heart.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Amreeka - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-01
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nisreen Faour
Muna Farah
Melkar Muallem
Fadi Farah
Hiam Abbass
Raghda Halaby
Alia Shawkat
Salma Halaby
Jenna Kawar
Rana Halaby
Joseph Ziegler
Stan Novatski
Yussuf Abu-Warda
Nabeel Halaby
Selena Haddad
Lamis Halaby
Amer Hlehel
Samer
Suheila Muallem
Jamie
Brodie Sanderson
Matt
Andrew Sannie
James
Daniel Boiteau
Mike
Jeff Button
Jason
Miriam Smith
Bank Employee
Kristen Sawatzky
Female Airport Official
Ernie Pitts
Male Airport Official
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cherien Dabis
- Screenplay & Story
- Cherien Dabis
- Original Score
- Kareem Roustom
- Original Title
- Amreeka
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- First Generation Films, Alcina Pictures, Buffalo Gal Pictures, Levantine Entertainment, Eagle Vision Media Group, Image Nation Studios, MFM, Maximum Film International, R.A. Abdoo & Co., Rotana Studios, Showtime Arabia, Violet Jabara Foundation, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cherien Dabis
Cherien Dabis
Kareem Roustom
Tobias Datum
Keith Reamer
Paul Barkin, Christina Piovesan, Cherien Dabis, Greg Keever, Alicia Sams
Department Leadership Roster
Cherien Dabis
Director
Cherien Dabis
Writer
Paul Barkin
Producer
Christina Piovesan
Producer
Tobias Datum
Director of Photography
Keith Reamer
Editor
Aidan Leroux
Production Design
Kareem Roustom
Original Music Composer
Patricia J. Henderson
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amreeka
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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?
The principal cast of Amreeka includes Nisreen Faour, Melkar Muallem, Hiam Abbass, Alia Shawkat, Jenna Kawar.
When was Amreeka released and how long is it?
Amreeka was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Amreeka make at the box office?
Amreeka grossed $2.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Amreeka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amreeka was composed by Kareem Roustom.