About this movie
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.
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Questions about Captain Abu Raed
How long is Captain Abu Raed?
Captain Abu Raed has a runtime of 1h 42m (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed Captain Abu Raed?
Captain Abu Raed was directed by Amin Matalqa and released in 2008.
What genre is Captain Abu Raed?
Captain Abu Raed is a Drama film (2008).
Who stars in Captain Abu Raed?
The cast of Captain Abu Raed includes Nadim Sawalha, Rana Sultan, Hussein Al-Sous, Odai Qedese, Ghandi Saber.
What is the TMDB rating for Captain Abu Raed?
Captain Abu Raed has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 19 votes.
