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Amira & Sam

2014·Movie
1h 30min
67
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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About

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.
Cross-Cultural RomancePost-War DramaImmigration StorySocially RelevantCharacter-DrivenComplicated RelationshipsUrban RealismHopeful OutlookFound Family

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Amira & Sam legally?

Amira & Sam is included with a subscription to Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amira & Sam worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amira & Sam rated?

Drug useStrong language

Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Amira & Sam?

1 h 30 min

Amira & Sam runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amira & Sam?

Critics69
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Amira & Sam much the same way.

What language is Amira & Sam in?

EnglishArabic

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

In how many countries can I watch Amira & Sam?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amira & Sam in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.