The Insult (2017)
Arabic drama film directed by Ziad Doueiri
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m 112 min
- Released
- 2017
- Language
- Arabic
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Insult has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 min). In the US it is rated R. The Arabic film released in 2017. It is directed by Ziad Doueiri and stars Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha and Rita Hayek.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ziad Doueiri
- Music
- Éric Neveux
- Written by
- Ziad Doueiri
- Produced by
- Rachid Bouchareb
- Distribution
- Mozinet
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Lebanon
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2017
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Insult?
The Insult has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes, or 112 min.
When did The Insult release?
The Insult released in 2017.
Who directed The Insult?
The Insult is directed by Ziad Doueiri.
Who is in the cast of The Insult?
The cast of The Insult includes Adel Karam, Kamel El Basha, Rita Hayek and Julia Kassar.
What is The Insult rated in the US?
The Insult is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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