Sheikh Jackson
Seen it?2017 | 94 min | Drama, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The sudden death of Michael Jackson sends a former King of Pop devotee — now a young imam — into a tailspin, in this tender and comedic film from Egyptian filmmaker Amr Salama.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Amr Salama
- Ahmed Al Fishawyخالد هاني عبدالحي
- Amina Khalilعائشة
- Maged El Kedwanyهاني عبدالحي
- Yasmine RaeisShereen
- Ahmed Malekخالد هاني عبدالحي (16 سنة)
- Salma Abu Deifشيرين (16 سنة)
- Dorra Zarroukنجاة
- Mahmoud El-Bezzawyالخال الشيخ عاطف
- Basmaد.نور عبدالحميد
- Mahmoud Gomaa