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Omar

2013Movie1 h 36 min

DramaThriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic757.2Rotten Tomatoes90%84%

A tense, moving thriller movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

The drama, the story of three childhood friends and a young woman who are torn apart in their fight for freedom, is billed as the first fully-financed film to come out of the Palestinian cinema industry.

Feels like

  • Palestinian Political Drama
  • Realist Coming-of-Age
  • Youthful Idealism vs. Reality
  • Gritty Contemporary Realism
  • Emotional Family Tragedy
  • Social Commentary on Occupation
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Tense & Atmospheric
  • Cultural Authenticity

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Hany Abu-Assad
Written by
Hany Abu-Assad
Produced by
Waleed Zuaiter, Hany Abu-Assad, David Gerson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 21, 2013 · 1 h 36 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
May 21, 2013
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Romance
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
Hebrew
Made in
Palestinian Territories
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Urban Segregation, The Reveal, Roof Hopping +9

  • Urban Segregation
  • The Reveal
  • Roof Hopping
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Gun Struggle
  • P.O.V. Cam
  • Dead Man Writing
  • Binocular Shot
  • Love Triangle
  • Answer Cut
  • Cold-Blooded Torture
  • Call-Back

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Omar?"

Questions about Omar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Omar?

KanopyHooplaChai FlicksTubi TV

In the United States, Omar streams on Chai Flicks, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Omar worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Omar good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Omar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Omar in English?

ArabicHebrew

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

What tropes does Omar use?

Urban SegregationThe RevealRoof HoppingCut Himself ShavingGun StruggleP.O.V. CamDead Man WritingBinocular ShotLove TriangleAnswer CutCold-Blooded TortureCall-Backand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Urban Segregation, The Reveal, and Roof Hopping.