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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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BloodstreamBloodstream
Availability shown for Canada · 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
MAManal Awad
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 Bloodstream in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Idol on Netflix?

No, The Idol is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Bloodstream.

Is The Idol on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Idol isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Bloodstream instead.

Where can I watch The Idol for free?

The Idol is available on Bloodstream in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).