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Salvation Army (2015): Ratings

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Salvation Army is a 2015 drama directed by Abdellah Taia. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes. Critics gave it 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
77%
Metascore
57
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Salvation Army (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Abdellah Taia
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Salvation Army About?

The premise of Salvation Army without spoilers.

In Morocco, Abdellah grapples with his identity as a young gay man within a culture of tradition and deeply held beliefs. He faces significant challenges reconciling his personal desires with the expectations of his family and community. Abdellah’s search for acceptance and belonging is a poignant exploration of faith, resilience, and the complexities of finding one's place in a society that may not readily embrace him.

Salvation Army Themes & Keywords

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  • morocco
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Crew

The Director of Salvation Army

Directed by Abdellah Taia.

Ratings

Salvation Army Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Salvation Army 77% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Videos

Salvation Army Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Salvation Army.

Salvation Army - Official US Trailer (HD)

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FAQ

Salvation Army FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Salvation Army, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Salvation Army?

Salvation Army runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Salvation Army released?

Salvation Army was released on January 23, 2015.

Who directed Salvation Army?

Salvation Army was directed by Abdellah Taia.

How is Salvation Army rated?

Salvation Army has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Salvation Army have a post-credit scene?

No. Salvation Army has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Salvation Army in?

The original language of Salvation Army is French.

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