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The Arab

20261h 46mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorMalek Bensmaïl
WritersJacques Fieschi·Malek Bensmaïl
ProducersFred Premel·Hachemi Zertal

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Release date for theatres
November 4, 2026

The Arab is set to release on November 4, 2026 and isn't in cinemas or streaming yet. Streaming usually follows about 6–8 weeks after release (estimated around December 23, 2026).

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Cast · Directed by Malek Bensmaïl

ABAhmed Benaissa
Ahmed Benaissa
Haroun
HAHiam Abbass
Hiam Abbass
Mother
DBDali Benssalah
Dali Benssalah
Haroun (young)
NANabil Asli
Nabil Asli
Kamel
AIAmina Ben Ismaïl
Amina Ben Ismaïl
GMGrégoire Monsaingeon
Grégoire Monsaingeon
MAMustapha Ayad
Mustapha Ayad
RTRaphaël Thiéry
Raphaël Thiéry
BDBrahim Derris
Brahim Derris
Moussa
CN
Choumeyssa Nassah
AG
Amar Guermoud
IG
Inesse Guermoud

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The Arab — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Arab?

The Arab isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Arab on Netflix?

No, The Arab is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Arab on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Arab isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Arab for free?

The Arab isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Arab?

The Arab hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 23, 2026. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.