Movie

AmericanEast

★ 5.6(9)20081h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Hesham Issawi
Release date: 2008-11-14
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Distant Horizon

AmericanEast — trailer

About AmericanEast

AmericanEast is a 2008 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Hesham Issawi, starring Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub and Kais Nashef. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch AmericanEast in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Summer in L.A., it's hot. Homeland Security has set the threat level at red; they're searching for several Arabs alleged to be terrorists. Mustafa, an Egyptian immigrant who runs a falafel shop, comes to the FBI's attention; they investigate him. He has other problems: his young teen son no longer wants to be a Muslim; his sister, a nurse, objects to Mustafa arranging her marriage to a cousin from Egypt. She has a non-Arab suitor of her own. Omar, an employee of Mustafa, is a struggling actor who doesn't want to play only terrorists. Mustafa hopes to open a real restaurant and has a potential partner in Sam, a Jew, whose family objects. What is the price of the American dream?

Cast

Sayed Badreya

Mustafa Marzouke

Tony Shalhoub

Sam

Kais Nashef

Omar

Sarah Shahi

Salwah Marzoke

Erick Avari

Fikry

Virginia Hamilton

Casting Director

Tim Guinee

John Westerman

Manny Kleinmuntz

Ben Bloom

Themes & keywords

culture clashamerican dreamarab-american9/11

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch AmericanEast in Mexico?+

AmericanEast is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is AmericanEast on Netflix?+

AmericanEast is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is AmericanEast?+

AmericanEast has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in AmericanEast?+

AmericanEast stars Sayed Badreya, Tony Shalhoub, Kais Nashef, Sarah Shahi and Erick Avari.

When did AmericanEast come out?+

AmericanEast is a 2008 movie directed by Hesham Issawi.

What genre is AmericanEast?+

AmericanEast is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed AmericanEast?+

AmericanEast was directed by Hesham Issawi.