Movie

He Named Me Malala

“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.”

★ 6.7(159)20151h 27m

He Named Me Malala is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Davis Guggenheim
Release date: 2015-09-12
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Box office: $2,642,899
Status: Released
Country: United Arab Emirates
Studio: Participant

He Named Me Malala — trailer

About He Named Me Malala

He Named Me Malala is a 2015 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Davis Guggenheim, starring Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai and Toor Pekai Yousafzai. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 159 viewers. Below you can see where to watch He Named Me Malala in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on the young Pakistani school girl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education and the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

Cast

Malala Yousafzai

Self

Ziauddin Yousafzai

Self

Toor Pekai Yousafzai

Self

Khushal Yousafzai

Self

Atal Yousafzai

Self

Mobin Khan

ER Doctor (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

educationbiographyauthoritarian educationtalibanterrorismnobel peace prizeeducation systempublic educationactivistgirl educationright to education

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch He Named Me Malala in Ireland?+

In Ireland, He Named Me Malala is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is He Named Me Malala on Netflix?+

He Named Me Malala is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is He Named Me Malala?+

He Named Me Malala has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in He Named Me Malala?+

He Named Me Malala stars Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai, Khushal Yousafzai and Atal Yousafzai.

When did He Named Me Malala come out?+

He Named Me Malala is a 2015 movie directed by Davis Guggenheim.

What genre is He Named Me Malala?+

He Named Me Malala is Documentary film.

Who directed He Named Me Malala?+

He Named Me Malala was directed by Davis Guggenheim.