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The Sheik and I

2012·Movie
1h 43min·NR
IMDb6.5Metacritic51–Rotten Tomatoes67%71%

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyFandorCineverse

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About

Lights! Camera! Fatwa!

When an American filmmaker is commissioned to make a film for a Middle East Biennial on the theme of 'art as a subversive act,' his film is banned for blasphemy, he is asked to destroy every copy, and threatened with arrest.
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Crew

Directed by:
Caveh Zahedi
Produced by:
Caveh Zahedi
Composed by:
Michael Patten, Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Sammy Miller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sheik and I

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Where can I stream The Sheik and I legally?

PhiloKanopyFandorCineverse

The Sheik and I is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sheik and I worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sheik and I rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Sheik and I?

1 h 43 min

The Sheik and I runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sheik and I?

Critics59
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sheik and I higher (68) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Sheik and I in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Arab Emirates, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sheik and I?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sheik and I in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.