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The Citizen

2012·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic387.8Rotten Tomatoes–57%
IMDb6.8Metacritic387.8Rotten Tomatoes–57%

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About

Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
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Directed by:
Sam Kadi
Written by:
Sam Younis, Sam Kadi, Jazmen Darnell Brown
Produced by:
Sean Covel
Composed by:
Christopher Brady

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Citizen

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Where can I stream The Citizen legally?

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The Citizen is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Citizen worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Citizen rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Citizen?

1 h 39 min

The Citizen runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Citizen?

Critics38
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Citizen higher (68) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Citizen in?

EnglishArabic

It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Citizen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Citizen in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.