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The Taqwacores

“A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.”

★ 5.3 TMDB Rating · 9 votes

Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" housemates soon introduce him to Taqwacore: a hardcore, Muslim punk-rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. 'The Taqwacores' deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.

Director
Eyad Zahra
Release date
Jan 24, 2010
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of The Taqwacores

  • Portrait of Noureen DeWulf

    Noureen DeWulf

    Rabeya

  • Jim Dickson

    Gas Station Bully

  • Portrait of Volkan Eryaman

    Volkan Eryaman

    Amazing Ayyub

  • Denise George

    Dee Dee Ali

  • Portrait of Bobby Naderi

    Bobby Naderi

    Yusef

  • Portrait of Dominic Rains

    Dominic Rains

    Jehangir Tabari

  • Portrait of Anne Leighton

    Anne Leighton

    Lynn

Where to Stream The Taqwacores by Country

United States
Streaming on OVID, Flix Premiere, Fandango at Home FreeRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
United Kingdom
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India
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Canada
Streaming on Tubi, Cineverse, HooplaRent or buy on Apple TV Store
Australia
Streaming on Tubi

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