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The Life of Muhammad

2011Show1 season3 episodes

Documentary
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A hopeful, slow-burning documentary series about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Holy Peace" 8.3

Episodes

8.0

Story

The Life of Muhammad is a 2011 British three-part documentary miniseries examining the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the origins of Islam. The documentary was directed by Faris Kermani, written by Ziauddin Sardar, and presented by Rageh Omaar. It was broadcast by BBC Two over three consecutive weeks from 11 July 2011 to 25 July 2011.

Feels like

  • Historical Documentary
  • Religious History
  • Biography
  • Islamic Studies
  • Cultural Significance
  • Educational Series
  • Spiritual Exploration
  • World History
  • Political History

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Faris Kermani
Written by
Ziauddin Sardar
Produced by
Faris Kermani
Music by
Jez Spencer

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Facts

July 11, 2011 · July 25, 2011 · Ended

First aired
July 11, 2011
Last aired
July 25, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Life of Muhammad?"

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Where can I stream The Life of Muhammad?

PBS Documentaries

In the United States, The Life of Muhammad streams on PBS Documentaries. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Life of Muhammad worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Life of Muhammad okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Life of Muhammad?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Will I feel good after watching The Life of Muhammad?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is The Life of Muhammad plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.