Where to watch The Idol in the US

Name: The Idol
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2016-01-21
Cast: Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem, Abdel Kareem Barakeh

The Idol (2016) is streaming in the US on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream, included with a subscription.

Checked November 7, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Movie
Year: 2016
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 1h 40m
Original language: Arabic
Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Starring: Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem and Abdel Kareem Barakeh
IMDb: 6.7/10 (2,164 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

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Is The Idol on Netflix?

No, The Idol isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream.

Is The Idol on Hulu?

No, The Idol isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Kino Film Collection and Bloodstream.

How long is The Idol?

The Idol is 100 minutes long (1 hour and 40 minutes).

Who is in the cast of The Idol?

The cast includes Tawfeek Barhom, Qais Attaallah, Hiba Attalah, Ahmad Qasem and Abdel Kareem Barakeh.

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