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Hobal

2025Movie1 h 56 min

DramaMystery
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about history and family.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

Every soul faces doomsday.

The Saudi family is following strict instructions from their grandfather to remain confined in the desert during the early 1990s. A series of events shakes the family's foundation and they find them in a struggle between life and death.

Feels like

  • Saudi Arabian Cinema
  • Family Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Survival Story
  • Psychological Tension
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Cultural Conflict
  • Limited Setting

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Abdulaziz Alshlahei
Written by
Mufarrij Almajfel
Produced by
Sharif Majali
Music by
Mousab Khalaf, Nour Halawani

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Facts

January 2, 2025 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 2, 2025
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
50 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Hobal?"

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Where can I stream Hobal?

Shahid VIP

In the United States, Hobal streams on Shahid VIP. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is Hobal worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Hobal in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.