Name: Sheikh Jackson
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2017-10-04
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Ahmed Al Fishawy, Amina Khalil, Maged El Kedwany, Yasmine Raeis, Ahmed Malek

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The sudden death of Michael Jackson sends a former King of Pop devotee — now a young imam — into a tailspin, in this tender and comedic film from Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama.

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Directed by: Amr Salama
Written by: Omar Khaled, Amr Salama
Produced by: Mohamed Hefzy, Hesham Abdelkhalek, Hani Osama
Music by: Hani Adel

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October 4, 2017 · 1 h 34 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released: October 4, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Content: Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Music
Original language: Arabic
Made in: Egypt
Available in: 12 countries

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Where can I stream Sheikh Jackson?

Kanopy

Fandango at Home Free

Tubi TV

In the United States, Sheikh Jackson is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Sheikh Jackson worth watching?

62

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Sheikh Jackson okay for kids?

Strong languageSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Sheikh Jackson plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sheikh Jackson good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sheikh Jackson in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.