Osama (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Osama is a 2004 war drama directed by Siddiq Barmak, starring Zubaida Sahar, Marina Golbahari and Mohamad Nader Khadjeh. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $3.9 million worldwide on a $46,000 budget. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2004. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Siddiq Barmak
- Original language
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Pashto - Budget
- $46K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Osama About?
The premise of Osama without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the chaos of war-torn Afghanistan, a mother and daughter find themselves facing desperate circumstances. To survive and evade the Taliban’s oppressive regime, they devise a risky plan: the daughter is disguised as a boy named Osama. Living under this false identity proves challenging as she must conceal her true nature while navigating the dangers of war and the watchful eyes of those around her. The ruse becomes increasingly perilous, testing their courage and resilience in a nation gripped by conflict.
Osama Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- taliban
- menarche
- afghanistan
- girl dresses as a boy
- short haired female
- gender disguise
- cross dressing
- young girl
- mother
- hose
- asia
- boy
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- girl
- school
- hair
- hospital
- widow
- military
- military training
- lock
- afghan war
- survival
- starvation
- milk
- koran
- judge
- femininity
- disguise
- blood
- well
- hair planted in flowerpot
- flowerpot
- terrorist
- girl pretending to be a boy
- one word title
- slow motion
- skipping
- firing squad
- video camera
- prisoner
- cart
- donkey
- jail
- foot chase
- punishment
- assumed identity
- oil lamp
- corpse
- tyranny
- hardship
Osama Cast
Zubaida Sahar leads the cast, with Marina Golbahari and Mohamad Nader Khadjeh. Directed by Siddiq Barmak.
- Director Siddiq Barmak
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Osama Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Osama 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 6.3
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Osama Plot Summary
What happens in Osama from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, where the strict regime enforces repressive measures, especially against women. As women are stripped of their rights to work, education, and movement, they take to the streets in desperate protests, risking their lives for basic freedoms. The Taliban respond with violence, openly firing on the demonstrators, resulting in numerous casualties. Women are subjected to severe restrictions, including mandatory burqas in public and prohibition from leaving home without a male escort.
Full summary
The whole story of Osama, scene by scene
Osama Box Office & Budget
Osama grossed $3.9 million worldwide on a $46,000 budget, 85 times what it cost. $1.3 million came from the US and Canada and $2.6 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.9M
85× its budget
- US & Canada
- $1.3M
- International
- $2.6M
- Budget
- $46K
Osama Awards & Nominations
Osama won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2004.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2004 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Foreign Language Film
Osama Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Osama.
How Well Do You Know Osama?
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
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What oppressive rule is the setting of the movie Osama?
Osama Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “اسامه” and “Gia mia thesi ston ilio”.
- Also known as
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- اسامه
- Gia mia thesi ston ilio
- O Osama sti hora tou fovou
- Afghan Zero nen
- 少女奧薩瑪
- Üsamə, ოსამა
- アフガン零年
- Усама
- ஒசாமா
- 掀起面纱的少女
- 少女奥萨玛
- اُسامه
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- אוסמה
- 천상의 소녀
- 奥萨玛
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Osama FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Osama, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Osama?
Osama runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Osama released?
Osama was released on February 6, 2004.
Who directed Osama?
Osama was directed by Siddiq Barmak.
More films by Siddiq Barmak Who is in the cast of Osama?
Osama stars Zubaida Sahar, Marina Golbahari and Mohamad Nader Khadjeh.
How much did Osama make at the box office?
Osama grossed $3.9 million worldwide ($1.3 million domestic, $2.6 million international) on a budget of $46,000.
How is Osama rated?
Osama has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic.
What awards did Osama win?
Osama won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes 2004.
Does Osama have a post-credit scene?
No. Osama has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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