Ajami (2010): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Ajami is a 2010 drama directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani. It runs 2 hours and earned $1.3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic. Stream it on Chai Flicks and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Directors
- Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Kino International
- Budget
- $1M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ajami About?
The premise of Ajami without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Within the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa, a vibrant and historically complex area, the lives of four individuals become entangled. A young Israeli man seeks retribution for a devastating loss, while a Palestinian refugee desperately tries to obtain medical care. A Jewish detective investigates his brother's disappearance, and a wealthy Palestinian grapples with forbidden love for a Jewish woman. Their interwoven narratives reveal the painful realities and tragic consequences of living side-by-side amidst ongoing conflict and cultural divides.
Ajami Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- palestinian
- boy
- family relationships
- brother brother relationship
- illegal gun purchase
- jewess
- occupied palestine
- apartheid
- israeli apartheid
- israeli
- christian
- violence
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- girl
- community
- jew
- religiously mixed community
- muslim
- grieveig family
- israeli police
- neighborhood
- raising money
- financial assistance
- protection
- pocket watch
- husband wife relationship
- frustrated love
- police
- obstructing justice
- interfering with the police
- police harassment
- police search
- children
- police officer attacked
- arabic music
- prejudice
- muslim law
- gunfire
- businessman
- father daughter relationship
- stabbing
- jaffa israel
- set up
- vendetta
- military check point
- medical expenses
- hospitalized mother
- birthday surprise
- narrative
- nightclub
- tel aviv israel
Where to Watch Ajami
Stream it on Chai Flicks and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Ajami
Directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani.
- Co-director Scandar Copti
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Co-director Yaron Shani
Ajami Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ajami 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 71% User score
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Ajami Plot Summary
What happens in Ajami from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Five interwoven stories unfold out of sequence, painting a broad panorama of a violent, fragile city where small choices ripple into lasting consequences. Narrated by Nasri, a young Israeli Arab boy from Jaffa’s Ajami neighborhood, the film follows familiar faces as their paths cross in unexpected ways, revealing how fear, loyalty, and desire pull people toward perilous decisions.
Full summary
The whole story of Ajami, scene by scene
Ajami Box Office & Budget
Ajami grossed $1.3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $622,403 came from the US and Canada and $709,248 (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $622.4K
- International
- $709.2K
- Budget
- $1M
Ajami Awards & Nominations
Ajami was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
Ajami Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Ajami?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who serves as the narrator of the film?
Cars in Ajami
34 cars on screen, including the 1986 Daihatsu Charade and the 1999 Mazda 323 Lantis.
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1986 Daihatsu Charade Important role -
1999 Mazda 323 Lantis Important role -
1999 Mercedes-Benz S 320 W220 Important role -
1995 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Important role
Ajami Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Аджами” and “Ajami: A City in Conflict”.
- Also known as
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- Аджами
- Ajami: A City in Conflict
- عجمي
- Ajami - Stadt der Götter
- Σταυροδρόμια της ζωής
- Adžami
- Adzami
- 遠離阿雅米
- Bạn Tốt
- 阿亚米
- Σταυροδρόμια Ζωής
- 아자미
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- Аджамі
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Ajami FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ajami, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ajami?
Ajami runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Ajami released?
Ajami was released on February 3, 2010.
Who directed Ajami?
Ajami was directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani.
More films by Scandar Copti Where can I watch Ajami?
In the US, Ajami is streaming on Chai Flicks, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Ajami make at the box office?
Ajami grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($622,403 domestic, $709,248 international) on a budget of $1 million.
How is Ajami rated?
Ajami has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Ajami nominated for any awards?
Ajami received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Ajami have a post-credit scene?
No. Ajami has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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