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The Idol

7.020161h 40mMovieComedyDrama

Mohammed Assaf, an aspiring musician living in Gaza, sets a seemingly impossible goal: to compete on the program "Arab Idol."

DirectorHany Abu-Assad
WritersHany Abu-Assad·Sameh Zoabi
ProducersSassan Ahsani·Khalil Amiouni

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsBeamafilmBeamafilmSBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Hany Abu-Assad

TBTawfeek Barhom
Tawfeek Barhom
Mohammed Assaf
QA
Qais Attaallah
Mohammed Assaf (younger)
HA
Hiba Attalah
Nour
AQ
Ahmad Qasem
Young Ahmad
AB
Abdel Kareem Barakeh
Young Omar
TH
Teya Hussein
Young Amal
DA
Dima Awawdeh
Amal
AR
Ahmed Al Rokh
Omar
SS
Saber Shreim
Ahmad
AHAmer Hlehel
Amer Hlehel
Kamal
MA
Manal Awad
Mohammed's Mother
WE
Walid Abed Elsalam
Mohammed's Father

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The Idol — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Idol?

The Idol is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Idol on Netflix?

No, The Idol is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Beamafilm.

Is The Idol on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Idol is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Idol for free?

The Idol is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is The Idol based on a true story?

Yes — The Idol is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).