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The Arab

6.520261h 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
WritersMalek Bensmaïl·Jacques Fieschi
ProducersFred Premel·Hachemi Zertal

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Expected on OTT
around December 23, 2026

Released in cinemas on November 4, 2026. A prediction based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window — not a confirmed date. Get the WhichOTT app to be notified the moment it lands.

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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

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

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What is the OTT release date for The Arab?

The Arab hasn't started streaming in India 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.