Theeb (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Theeb is a 2015 adventure thriller directed by Naji Abu Nowar, starring Jack Fox, Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh and Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $768,449 worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic. Stream it on Film Movement Plus and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Naji Abu Nowar
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
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What Is Theeb About?
The premise of Theeb without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the turmoil of the Ottoman Empire's collapsing frontiers, a Bedouin family faces disruption when a British officer and his guide seek a guide to a vital water source. Hussein reluctantly agrees to lead them, but his young and adventurous brother, Theeb, embarks on a secret journey, following closely behind. The journey tests the bonds of family and tradition against the backdrop of a changing world.
Where to Watch Theeb
Stream it on Film Movement Plus and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Theeb Cast
Jack Fox leads the cast, with Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh and Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen. Directed by Naji Abu Nowar; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Naji Abu Nowar
Theeb Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Theeb 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
536 ratings
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Theeb Plot Summary
What happens in Theeb from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the backdrop of 1916, two young brothers, Hussein and Theeb, who are the second and third sons of a Bedouin sheik from the Howeitat tribe, find themselves grappling with their recent loss of parents. Growing up as part of a family devoted to guiding pilgrims, they are familiar with a life steeped in the traditions of nomadism. One fateful evening, their camp is graced by the presence of Edward, a British officer, accompanied by an Arab named Marji. In keeping with custom, a goat must be slaughtered to honor the visitors, yet Theeb, still just a boy, hesitates with this grim task. Intrigued by a wooden box that Edward carries—rumored to be filled with gold—Theeb feels an undeniable curiosity.
Full summary
The whole story of Theeb, scene by scene
Theeb Box Office
Theeb grossed $768,449 worldwide. $283,024 came from the US and Canada and $485,425 (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$768.4K
- US & Canada
- $283K
- International
- $485.4K
Theeb Awards & Nominations
Theeb won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2016, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2016 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
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Oscars 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
Theeb Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Theeb.
How Well Do You Know Theeb?
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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What is the name of Theeb's brother?
Theeb Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Dope: Um Deslize Perigoso” and “דופ”.
- Also known as
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- Dope: Um Deslize Perigoso
- דופ
- Наркотик
- O Caloiro da Droga
- Kábszer
- להיות מגניב
- 酷毙了
- Matroš
- Dope - Follia e riscatto
- โด๊ป
- 도프
- 嘻哈宅男真藥命
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- Опиат
- DOPE／ドープ！！
- Muļķis
- Tay Chơi Gà Mờ
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Theeb FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Theeb, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Theeb?
Theeb runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Theeb released?
Theeb was released on November 6, 2015.
Who directed Theeb?
Theeb was directed by Naji Abu Nowar.
Who is in the cast of Theeb?
Theeb stars Jack Fox, Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh and Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Theeb?
In the US, Theeb is streaming on Film Movement Plus, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Theeb make at the box office?
Theeb grossed $768,449 worldwide ($283,024 domestic, $485,425 international).
How is Theeb rated?
Theeb has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic, 68% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did Theeb win?
Theeb won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2016.
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