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Baghdad Messi

7.320231h 28mMovieDrama

The talented Hamoudi is an 11-year-old boy with a passion for soccer and an ultimate dream to one day reach the level of his idol Lionel Messi. The day Hamoudi is caught in a horrific suicide attempt, he wakes up severely injured in a…

DirectorSahim Omar Kalifa
WritersSahim Omar Kalifa·Kobe van Steenberghe
ProducersKobe van Steenberghe·Hendrik Verthé

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Sahim Omar Kalifa

AAAtheer Adel
Atheer Adel
Kadhim
ZGZahraa Ghandour
Zahraa Ghandour
Salwa
HAHussein Hassan Ali
Hussein Hassan Ali
Bahoz
SM
Saman Mustefa
Soldier
ETErrol Trotman-Harewood
Errol Trotman-Harewood
Duncan
RZ
Revend Zayd
Soldier
CR
Christian Renson
John
AAAdil Abdulrahman
Adil Abdulrahman
Osman
BABangen Ali
Bangen Ali
Check point soldier
AA
Ahmed Mohammed Abdullah
Hamoudi
SN
Safa Najem
Mirjem
IH
Ibrahim Hashim
Yakoub

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Baghdad Messi — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Baghdad Messi?

Baghdad Messi is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Baghdad Messi on Netflix?

No, Baghdad Messi is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Baghdad Messi on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Baghdad Messi isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Baghdad Messi for free?

Baghdad Messi is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.