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Osama

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2004 | 83 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a preteen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $46K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 35K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Siddiq Barmak

  • Marina GolbahariOsama
  • Arif HeratiAspnadi
  • Zubaida SaharMother
  • Mohammad Nadir KhwajaMullah
  • Nader KhwajaJadi
  • Malik AkhlaqiAjmal
  • Hamida RefarGrandmother
  • Gol Rahman GhorbandiMohammad Nabi Nawa
  • Mohammad Nabi NawaMilk Man
  • Amin NademSon of Sick Old Man