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Son of Babylon

2009Movie1 h 40 min

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and war, with standout direction and performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or adrenaline.

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Story

A willful young boy follows his just and obstinate grandmother on a journey across Iraq, determined to discover the fate of her missing son, Ahmed's father, who never returned from war.

Feels like

  • Iraqi War Drama
  • Road Movie
  • Humanitarian Crisis
  • Father-Son Bond
  • Post-Invasion Chaos
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Realistic Grit
  • Search for Missing Persons
  • Cultural Displacement
  • Tragic Hope

Crew

Directed by
Mohamed Al Daradji
Written by
Jennifer Norridge, Mohamed Al Daradji, Mithal Ghazi
Produced by
Mohamed Al Daradji, Atia Jbara Al-Darraji, Bader Ben Hirsi

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Facts

May 1, 2009 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
May 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
English, Kurdish
Made in
Iraq, Egypt, France, Netherlands, Palestinian Territories, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
Available in
31 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Son of Babylon?"

Questions about Son of Babylon

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Where can I stream Son of Babylon?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Son of Babylon from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Son of Babylon worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Will I feel good after watching Son of Babylon?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Son of Babylon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Son of Babylon in English?

ArabicEnglishKurdish

No, it was made in Arabic, with some English and Kurdish.