The Band's Visit (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Band's Visit is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Eran Kolirin, starring Saleh Bakri and Sasson Gabai. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $14.6 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2008. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Eran Kolirin
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Band's Visit About?
The premise of The Band's Visit without spoilers.
An Egyptian police orchestra on a cultural exchange travels to Israel, where a series of misunderstandings and unexpected delays lead to an unplanned stay. As the musicians experience the local community and encounter its residents, their rigid conductor, Tewfiq, begins a personal journey of discovery, loosening his stoic demeanor and finding unexpected connections and a deeper understanding of humanity.
The Band's Visit Cast
Saleh Bakri leads the cast, with Sasson Gabai. Directed by Eran Kolirin.
- Director Eran Kolirin
More from Eran Kolirin
More films directed by Eran Kolirin, best-rated first: Let It Be Morning, Beyond the Mountains and Hills and The Exchange.
The Band's Visit Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Band's Visit 80 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.7
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The Band's Visit Box Office
The Band's Visit grossed $14.6 million worldwide. $3.1 million came from the US and Canada and $11.5 million (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.6M
- US & Canada
- $3.1M
- International
- $11.5M
The Band's Visit Awards & Nominations
The Band's Visit earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2008.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
The Band's Visit Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Band's Visit.
Cars in The Band's Visit
6 cars on screen, including the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 and the 1995 Ford Transit MkIII.
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Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet I Typ 17 Important role -
1995 Ford Transit MkIII Minor role -
1990 Mercedes-Benz O 303 Minor role -
1984 Subaru Justy Minor role
The Band's Visit Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Die Band von Nebenan” and “La Visite de la fanfare”.
- Also known as
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- Die Band von Nebenan
- La Visite de la fanfare
- 樂隊來訪時
- A Visita da Banda
- Bikur Ha-Tizmoret
- The Bands Visit
- زيارة الفرقة
- Orkesterin vierailu
- La banda
- La banda nos visita
- Bandonun Ziyareti
- La banda ens visita
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- 乐队来访
- A Banda
- Визит оркестра
- Polisorkestern som kom bort
- Посещението на оркестъра
- Vine Fanfara
- 밴드 비지트: 어느 악단의 조용한 방문
- Przyjeżdża orkiestra
- A zenekar látogatása
- Kapela prišla
- Kapela přijela
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The Band's Visit FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Band's Visit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Band's Visit?
The Band's Visit runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Band's Visit released?
The Band's Visit was released on February 8, 2008.
Who directed The Band's Visit?
The Band's Visit was directed by Eran Kolirin.
More films by Eran Kolirin Who is in the cast of The Band's Visit?
The Band's Visit stars Saleh Bakri and Sasson Gabai.
How much did The Band's Visit make at the box office?
The Band's Visit grossed $14.6 million worldwide ($3.1 million domestic, $11.5 million international).
How is The Band's Visit rated?
The Band's Visit has 80 on Metacritic.
Was The Band's Visit nominated for any awards?
The Band's Visit received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Band's Visit have a post-credit scene?
No. The Band's Visit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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