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Wadjda (2012)

โ€œI want you to be the happiest person in the world.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 530 votes 1h 38m pg Drama

#48 of 232 films from 2012 #1492 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Haifaa al-Mansour ยท Written by Haifaa al-Mansour

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Overview

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

Cast

Reem Abdullahas Mother
Waad Mohammedas Wadjda
Abdullrahman Algohanias Abdullah
Ahd Kamelas Ms. Hussa
Sultan Al Assafas Father
Dana Abdullilahas Salma
Rehab Ahmedas Noura
Rafa Al Saneaas Fatima
Sara Aljaberas Leila
Noura Faisalas Abeer
Talal Loayas Abeer's Young Man
Sami Hazimas Abdullah's uncle
Mohammed Zahiras Iqbal - the driver
Nouf Saadas Koran Teacher

Facts

Release dateDecember 6, 2012
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresDrama
Original titleDas Mรคdchen Wadjda
LanguageAR
Box office$6,499,169
IMDbtt2258858

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Questions

How long is Wadjda?
Wadjda runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is Wadjda worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 530 votes, which places it #48 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 80%) and #1492 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Wadjda?
Wadjda was directed by Haifaa al-Mansour. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nappily Ever After (2018), Mary Shelley (2017).
Who stars in Wadjda?
Reem Abdullah as Mother; Waad Mohammed as Wadjda; Abdullrahman Algohani as Abdullah; Ahd Kamel as Ms. Hussa; Sultan Al Assaf as Father; Dana Abdullilah as Salma.
What is Wadjda rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Wadjda?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/191236.

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