Movie

The Arab

★ 3.0(1)20261h 46m

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Good to know

Director: Malek Bensmaïl
Release date: 2026-01-31
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Algeria
Studio: Hikayet Films

About The Arab

The Arab is a 2026 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Malek Bensmaïl, starring Ahmed Benaissa, Hiam Abbass and Dali Benssalah. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Arab in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to 1942. He claims to be the brother of ‘the Arab’ killed in a story told in one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus. An Arab with an erased name: Moussa. Through anger, assertions, details, and confidences, Haroun finally convinces the journalist to listen to his story. His confession is a cry of freedom and distress—but above all, a cry of revolt: against an abusive mother, against a country that failed to achieve true independence, against a book, and against a famous French writer.

Cast

Ahmed Benaissa

Haroun

Hiam Abbass

Mother

Dali Benssalah

Haroun (young)

Nabil Asli

Kamel

Amina Ben Ismaïl

Grégoire Monsaingeon

Mustapha Ayad

Raphaël Thiéry

Brahim Derris

Moussa

Choumeyssa Nassah

Amar Guermoud

Inesse Guermoud

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Arab in Mexico?+

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

Is The Arab on Netflix?+

The Arab is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Arab?+

The Arab has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in The Arab?+

The Arab stars Ahmed Benaissa, Hiam Abbass, Dali Benssalah, Nabil Asli and Amina Ben Ismaïl.

When did The Arab come out?+

The Arab is a 2026 movie directed by Malek Bensmaïl.

What genre is The Arab?+

The Arab is Drama film.

Who directed The Arab?+

The Arab was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.