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Captain Abu Raed

“A humanistic triumph...”

★ 7.6 TMDB Rating · 22 votes

Abu Raed is an old airport janitor who has always yearned to travel the world but has never been able to afford it. One day, he finds an old discarded pilot's hat, and discovers a calling: a group of children in his poor neighborhood assume he's an airline captain and beg him to share stories of the world outside of Amman, Jordan. Through imaginary tales, a friendship forms, and Abu Raed is soon faced with the grim realities of the children's home life. Thus he takes it upon himself to make a difference in their lives.

Release date
Feb 6, 2008
Original language
English
Origin
Jordan

Cast of Captain Abu Raed

Where to Stream Captain Abu Raed by Country

United States
Streaming on OVID, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube FreeRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United Kingdom
Streaming on Rakuten TV, Tubi, PlexRent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube Movies
India
Streaming on Plex
Canada
Streaming on Prime Video, OVID, TubiRent or buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube Movies, MovieMe
Australia
Streaming on Tubi, PlexRent or buy on Amazon Video, YouTube Movies

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Captain Abu Raed release dates by country

Captain Abu Raed was released in cinemas on Aug 14, 2009 (United States).

World premiere: Dec 11, 2007 (Dubai International Film Festival)

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
United StatesAug 14, 2009 (limited)——
JordanFeb 6, 2008——
United Arab EmiratesMay 11, 2008——
GermanyMar 12, 2009——

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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