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Return to Haifa

1982Movie1 h 17 min

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about history and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Return to Haifa is based on Kanafani’s novel the plot of which takes place in 1967, when Palestinian refugees living in the newly occupied territories had an opportunity to visit the places from which they had been expelled in 1948.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Palestinian Narrative
  • Post-War Aftermath
  • Family Separation
  • Political Conflict
  • Emotional & Thought-Provoking
  • Identity & Belonging
  • Slow-Burn
  • Humanitarian Focus

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Kassem Hawal
Written by
Ghassan Kanafani, Kassem Hawal
Music by
Ziad Rahbani

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Facts

January 2, 1982 · 1 h 17 min · Drama

Released
January 2, 1982
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Lebanon
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Return to Haifa?"

Questions about Return to Haifa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Return to Haifa?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Return to Haifa worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 4.5).

Is Return to Haifa okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Return to Haifa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Return to Haifa?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Return to Haifa in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.