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The Taqwacores

2010Movie1 h 23 min

Comedy
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic42–Rotten Tomatoes41%49%

An action movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.

Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" housemates soon introduce him to Taqwacore: a hardcore, Muslim punk-rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. 'The Taqwacores' deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.

Feels like

  • Muslim Punk Rock
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Religious Identity
  • Cultural Clash
  • Independent Film
  • Social Commentary
  • Youth Culture
  • Faith & Rebellion
  • American Muslim Experience

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Eyad Zahra
Written by
Michael Muhammad Knight

Everyone

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

Facts

January 24, 2010 · 1 h 23 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
January 24, 2010
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Box office
$12,839
Available in
139 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Taqwacores?"

Questions about The Taqwacores

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Is The Taqwacores worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (42).

Will The Taqwacores make me laugh?

A touch

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

Is The Taqwacores plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.