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A Sad and Beautiful World

2026Movie1 h 50 min

DramaRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic726.6Rotten Tomatoes100%–

A deeply moving, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Across three decades of passion, loss, and hope, Nino and Yasmina are bound by a magnetic relationship. Torn between love and survival, they must decide whether to build a family in Lebanon or leave their home despite tragedies.

Feels like

  • Middle Eastern Drama
  • Intergenerational Family Saga
  • Romantic Resilience
  • Social Realism
  • Cultural Identity
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Political Undertones
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Poignant Melancholy
  • Modern Classic

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Cyril Aris
Written by
Cyril Aris
Produced by
April Shih, Georg Neubert, Georges Schoucair
Music by
Anthony Sahyoun

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Facts

January 29, 2026 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 29, 2026
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
English
Made in
Lebanon, United States, Germany, Greece
Available in
10 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Sad and Beautiful World?"

Questions about A Sad and Beautiful World

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Where can I stream A Sad and Beautiful World?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Sad and Beautiful World from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Sad and Beautiful World worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is A Sad and Beautiful World okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Sad and Beautiful World good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will A Sad and Beautiful World make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is A Sad and Beautiful World in English?

ArabicEnglish

No, it was made in Arabic, with some English.