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Private (2005): Ratings & Box Office

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Private is a 2005 war drama directed by Saverio Costanzo. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $9.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
worldwide gross
$9.6M
Metascore
61
Private (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Saverio Costanzo
Genres
Drama , War
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Private About?

The premise of Private without spoilers.

During the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a Palestinian teacher strives to maintain stability for his family in the West Bank. When Israeli soldiers occupy a nearby building, Mohammed's home becomes a focal point of tension. His wife urges them to leave, while his children struggle with anger and fear. As violence escalates, Mohammed’s determination to keep his family united is increasingly challenged by the escalating conflict and the potential for devastating consequences.

Private Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • house
  • israeli
  • soldier
  • israeli soldier
  • palestine
  • palestinian
  • occupation
  • patriarch
  • family relationships
  • israel
  • west bank
  • muslim
+7 more
  • middle east
  • jew
  • human rights
  • human rights abuse
  • hostage
  • home invasion
  • handheld camera
Crew

The Director of Private

Directed by Saverio Costanzo.

Ratings

Private Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Private 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

Private Box Office

Private grossed $9.6 million worldwide. $15,811 came from the US and Canada and $9.6 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.6M

US & Canada
$15.8K
International
$9.6M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Videos

Private Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Private.

Private (2004) | Movie Trailer

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FAQ

Private FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Private, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Private?

Private runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Private released?

Private was released on November 18, 2005.

Who directed Private?

Private was directed by Saverio Costanzo.

More films by Saverio Costanzo

How much did Private make at the box office?

Private grossed $9.6 million worldwide ($15,811 domestic, $9.6 million international).

How is Private rated?

Private has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Private have a post-credit scene?

No. Private has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Private in?

The original language of Private is Arabic.

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