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Amira & Sam

2014Movie1 h 30 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The only place they belong is together

Sam, a soldier who had served in Afghanistan and Iraq, meets Amira when he visits her uncle, Bassam, who had served as Sam's Iraqi translator. Bassam and Sam have a special bond due to their time together in the war. Initially Amira does not trust him because he was an American soldier and her brother was killed by a bomb from American troops in the war. Sam's cousin, Charlie, asks Sam to help him with illegal hedge funds unbeknownst to Sam at the time. Amira is staying with her uncle Bassam since her father died. She sells bootlegged films on the street corner but is forced to stay with Sam after getting busted; immigration officials begin pursuing her. As the film progresses, Sam and Amira fall in love.

Feels like

  • Cross-Cultural Romance
  • Post-War Drama
  • Immigration Story
  • Socially Relevant
  • Character-Driven
  • Complicated Relationships
  • Urban Realism
  • Hopeful Outlook
  • Found Family

Cast

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Directed by
Sean Mullin
Written by
Sean Mullin
Produced by
Matt Miller

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May 30, 2014 · 1 h 30 min · Drug Use, Strong Language

Released
May 30, 2014
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

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Questions about Amira & Sam

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Where can I stream Amira & Sam?

In the United States, Amira & Sam streams on Hoopla and Fandor, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Filmzie, Darkroom, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Amira & Sam worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Amira & Sam good for date night?

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

Will Amira & Sam make me laugh?

A touch

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