The Idol (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Ending
The Idol is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Hany Abu-Assad. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $343,059 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Adopt Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Idol About?
The premise of The Idol without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the turmoil of Gaza, two siblings find comfort and connection through music and friendship. Mohammed Assaf and his band passionately play makeshift instruments, driven by the ambition to perform at the renowned Cairo Opera House. As Mohammed pursues his dreams, he faces the hardships of a war-torn environment, discovering that the pursuit of his passion is a struggle worth enduring.
The Director of The Idol
Directed by Hany Abu-Assad.
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Director Hany Abu-Assad
More from Hany Abu-Assad
More films directed by Hany Abu-Assad, best-rated first: Omar, Paradise Now, Rana's Wedding and The Mountain Between Us.
The Idol Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Idol 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 6.8
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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The Idol Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in The Idol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Idol reimagines a remarkable arc from Gaza to global stages, focusing on Mohammed Assaf, a gifted wedding singer who rises from a refugee camp to win Arab Idol in 2013. The film begins in 2005, within the tight-knit world of a young musician and his family. Mohammed forms a band with his tomboy sister Nour and two friends, turning small wedding gigs into a lifeline and a beacon of possibility. The music carries more than melody—it carries hope for a community living under siege and separation, and it begins to carve a path for Mohammed to become more than a local talent.
Full summary
The whole story of The Idol, scene by scene, with the ending explained
The Idol Box Office
The Idol grossed $343,059 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$343.1K
- International
- $343.1K
How Well Do You Know The Idol?
10 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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The Idol Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Ya tayr el tayer” and “阿拉伯偶像”.
- Also known as
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- Ya tayr el tayer
- 阿拉伯偶像
- Ein Lied für Nour
- O Ídolo
- Le Chanteur de Gaza
- 노래로 쏘아 올린 기적
- Айдълът от Газа
- คว้าไมค์ สู้ฝัน
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The Idol FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Idol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Idol?
The Idol runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Idol released?
The Idol was released on May 27, 2016.
Who directed The Idol?
The Idol was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.
More films by Hany Abu-Assad How much did The Idol make at the box office?
The Idol grossed $343,059 worldwide.
How is The Idol rated?
The Idol has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic, 3.1/5 on Letterboxd and 5.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Idol have a post-credit scene?
No. The Idol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Idol in?
The original language of The Idol is Arabic.
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