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Rana's Wedding (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Rana's Wedding is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Hany Abu-Assad. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $24,930 worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$24.9K
Metascore
71
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Rana's Wedding (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Hany Abu-Assad
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rana's Wedding About?

The premise of Rana's Wedding without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set against the backdrop of Jerusalem, a young woman named Rana is given a difficult choice: accept a marriage proposal or leave the city with her father to Egypt. Facing numerous obstacles, including Israeli checkpoints and the complexities of Islamic law, she embarks on a journey to discover her own independence and fight for her right to choose her own path and future.

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Crew

The Director of Rana's Wedding

Directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

From the director

More from Hany Abu-Assad

More films directed by Hany Abu-Assad, best-rated first: Omar, Paradise Now, The Idol and The Mountain Between Us.

Full filmography
Ratings

Rana's Wedding Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rana's Wedding 71 on Metacritic.

Plot

Rana's Wedding Plot Summary

What happens in Rana's Wedding from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rana, a 17-year-old girl residing in Palestine, finds her life turned upside down when her father makes a significant decision due to the chaotic living conditions. He chooses to relocate the family to Egypt to better support them financially. Upon waking one day, Rana discovers a letter from her father laying out two choices: she can either accompany him to Egypt and continue her education under his supervision or remain in Palestine and marry an approved suitor from a list he has provided. However, she has just 10 hours to decide before her father’s departure.

Full summary

The whole story of Rana's Wedding, scene by scene

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Box office

Rana's Wedding Box Office

Rana's Wedding grossed $24,930 worldwide. $10,604 came from the US and Canada and $14,326 (57%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.9K

US & Canada
$10.6K
International
$14.3K
US & Canada 43% Rest of the world 57%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rana's Wedding?

9 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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What is the primary dilemma Rana faces in the film?

Details

Rana's Wedding Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Al qods fee yom akhar” and “Jerusalem”.

Also known as
  • Al qods fee yom akhar
  • Jerusalem
  • Another day
  • Сватбата на Рана
  • 蕾娜的婚礼

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FAQ

Rana's Wedding FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rana's Wedding?

Rana's Wedding runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Rana's Wedding released?

Rana's Wedding was released on August 22, 2003.

Who directed Rana's Wedding?

Rana's Wedding was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.

More films by Hany Abu-Assad

How much did Rana's Wedding make at the box office?

Rana's Wedding grossed $24,930 worldwide ($10,604 domestic, $14,326 international).

How is Rana's Wedding rated?

Rana's Wedding has 71 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Rana's Wedding have a post-credit scene?

No. Rana's Wedding has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rana's Wedding in?

The original language of Rana's Wedding is Arabic.

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