Amira & Sam (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Amira & Sam is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Sean Mullin. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $31,849 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Sean Mullin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Drafthouse Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Amira & Sam About?
The premise of Amira & Sam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A veteran, struggling to readjust to life after war, finds himself drawn to an Iraqi immigrant. As he tries to find his place in a changing world, their connection becomes a moving story about cultural identity, personal healing, and the search for belonging. Their relationship explores themes of redemption and the enduring power of human connection amidst challenging circumstances.
Amira & Sam Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- iraqi
- character names as title
- forenames as title
- veteran
- immigrant
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- star of a flag
- reading a letter
- fight in a party
- wall street
- urinating in public
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- urinating on the floor
- jumping into river
- sailing boat
- reference to 9 11
- muslim immigrant
- islamophobia
- pirated dvd
- arrest
- threat of deportation
- stand up comedian
- sitting on a bench
- roller coaster
- cousin cousin relationship
- red dress
- uniform
- long take
- military uniform
- engagement party
- muslim woman
- muslim
- hijab
- written by director
- directorial debut
- motorcycle
- security guard
- elevator
- translator
- uncle niece relationship
- interracial relationship
- loss of brother
- iraq veteran
- two on a motorcycle
- interracial romance
- soldier
- ampersand in title
- three word title
The Director of Amira & Sam
Directed by Sean Mullin.
- Director Sean Mullin
More from Sean Mullin
More films directed by Sean Mullin, best-rated first: It Ain't Over and Kings of Beer.
Amira & Sam Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Amira & Sam 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 60% User score
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Amira & Sam Plot Summary
What happens in Amira & Sam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie unfolds in New York City during 2008, just before the onset of the Great Recession. Sam Seneca, a former Green Beret who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, encounters Amira Jafari while visiting her uncle, Bassam Jafari, who was once Sam’s translator in Iraq. Their shared experiences in the war have forged a strong bond between Sam and Bassam.
Full summary
The whole story of Amira & Sam, scene by scene
Amira & Sam Box Office
Amira & Sam grossed $31,849 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$31.8K
- US & Canada
- $31.8K
Amira & Sam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Amira & Sam.
How Well Do You Know Amira & Sam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Amira, Amira.. My Love and Sam & Me.
Amira & Sam FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Amira & Sam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Amira & Sam?
Amira & Sam runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Amira & Sam released?
Amira & Sam was released on January 30, 2015.
Who directed Amira & Sam?
Amira & Sam was directed by Sean Mullin.
More films by Sean Mullin How much did Amira & Sam make at the box office?
Amira & Sam grossed $31,849 worldwide.
How is Amira & Sam rated?
Amira & Sam has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Amira & Sam have a post-credit scene?
No. Amira & Sam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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