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Tora Bora

Name: Tora Bora
Genre: War, Drama
Released: 2011-01-01
Cast: Saad Al-Faraj, Khaled Ameen, Al Araby Al Sassy, Abdullah Altararwah, Qais Nashif

2011 | 102 min | War, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved The Hurt Locker, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Tora Bora is a story of the journey of Abou Tareq and Om Tareq in their search for their youngest son Ahmed, who after being brainwashed by extremists, decides to leave Kuwait to join the the terrorist forces in Afghanistan. The elderly couple are not prepared for the suffering and darkness they encounter on their journey through the war-torn country. Their elder son, Tareq, with the aid of Pakistani intelligence, attempts to find his parents and his brainwashed brother. Tora Bora is a film about how the mistakes of one son can lead to hardships for an entire family in Arab/Muslim society.

How it earned its rating

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Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Walid Al-Awadi

Saad Al-FarajAbou Tareq
Khaled AmeenTareq
Al Araby Al SassyThe Amir
Abdullah AltararwahAhmed
Qais NashifSajed
Asmahan TawfiqOm Tareq
Yassine AhajjamAssistant to the Amir
Amine Louadni