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Haifa Street

2019Movie1 h 19 min

DramaRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

A brutally violent, relentlessly bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and war.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

2006, Baghdad is ravaged by sectarian violence. Haifa Street is the epicenter of the conflict. Ahmed gets dropped off there by a taxi on his way to his beloved Suad's home to ask for her hand for marriage, he gets shot by Salam, a sniper who's living his own personal hell on a rooftop above.

Feels like

  • Baghdad
  • Sectarian Violence
  • Sniper
  • Personal Hell
  • Love and Loss
  • Psychological Impact
  • Warfare
  • Middle East

Crew

Directed by
Mohanad Hayal
Produced by
Ali Raheem

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Facts

October 5, 2019 · 1 h 19 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 5, 2019
Runtime
1 h 19 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Iraq, Qatar
Available in
47 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Haifa Street?"

Questions about Haifa Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Haifa Street?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Haifa Street worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Haifa Street good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Haifa Street?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Haifa Street in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.