Best Jordanian movies
A curated collection of popular movies from Jordan.
Theeb (2014)
Theeb (2014)
In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming of age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.
Farha (2021)
Farha (2021)
Palestine, 1948. After the withdrawal of the British occupiers, tensions rise between Arabs and Jews. Meanwhile, Farha, the smart daughter of the mayor of a small village, unaware of the coming tragedy, dreams of going to study in the big city.
Captain Abu Raed (2008)
Captain Abu Raed (2008)
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.
From Ground Zero (2025)
From Ground Zero (2025)
"From Ground Zero" is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a notable Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative emerged amid the backdrop of conflict, aiming to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging from 3 to 7 minutes, presents a unique perspective on the current reality in Gaza. The project captures the diverse experiences of life in the Palestinian enclave, including the challenges, tragedies, and moments of resilience faced by its people. With a mix of genres such as fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation, and experimental cinema, "From Ground Zero" showcases a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy, and hope inherent in Gazan life.
Rattle the Cage (2015)
Rattle the Cage (2015)
'Zinzana' is a psychological thriller set in a prison. Our hero finds himself locked in a cell with no I.D and no memory of what happened the night before. But being unable to make bail is the least of his problems when he's forced to play a madman's twisted game in order to save his family's lives.
The Alternativity (2017)
The Alternativity (2017)
The story of how Britain’s favourite artist Banksy teamed up with Britain’s favourite film director Danny Boyle to put on a moving nativity play at The Walled Off Hotel, Bethlehem in December 2017. This was a two-part special for BBC2, the first comprising of a behind the scenes documentary, whilst the second part was the performance itself.
The Strangers' Case (2024)
The Strangers' Case (2024)
Over four centuries ago, William Shakespeare collaborated with others on a play about the historical figure Sir Thomas More. In it, he wrote a speech in which More passionately articulates a defence of refugees, culminating in a poignant reference to their plight. Fast-forward to the present: Aleppo, in the midst of the Syrian civil war. Amira, a paediatric surgeon, performs a life-saving operation during the darkest days of the conflict. Through an unexpected twist of fate, she and her daughter become central characters in a dangerous tale that intricately interweaves the lives of five families spanning four continents and redefines all of their existences. Versions of this story continue to repeat themselves over the centuries. For this reason, Shakespeare aptly named this plight “The Strangers’ Case”.
Hossam, kishash (2018)
Hossam, kishash (2018)
The portrait of a pigeon breeder named Hossam, and a look at the culture of the Kashasheen in the city of Amman, Jordan. The recreational breeding of pigeons is widely practiced in several countries of the Levant. The Kashasheen will train their birds to fly and to follow their directions given by whistles, calls, and movements. After having soared high and far in the sky, they will always come back to rest with their master. It is a sport of patience and contemplation, based on building a bond of trust between the Kishash and his horde of birds.
Anxious in Beirut (2023)
Anxious in Beirut (2023)
In the ever-present desire to capture, record, and understand Beirut, and by extension himself, Zakaria has been trying to give a coherent story to his city. It is through the intersectionality between the general and the personal, the public and private, the old and young, that we are able to answer: why are we anxious in Beirut?
From A to B (2015)
From A to B (2015)
Three estranged childhood friends (Omar, Ramy, Jay), travel on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut in memory of their lost friend. If what happens en route doesn't make them crazy, it might just bring them closer.
17 (2017)
17 (2017)
"17" is a social exploration into the lives of young women who are passionate about a sport they have been told was only for men. The film follows the Jordanian under-17 women's football team as they prepare for the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016. Coming from different backgrounds, each of the girls has faced a different set of challenges as a national team player. But now they come together to face their biggest challenge yet.
The Last Friday (2013)
The Last Friday (2013)
When a forty-year-old divorced father discovers that he needs to undergo an operation, which he can not afford, within the next 4 days, he finds himself forced to deal with the life he isolated himself from for the longest time.
The Parrot (2016)
The Parrot (2016)
Tunisian Jewish family that tries to settle in their new life in Palestine during 1948.
Another Kind of Girl (2016)
Another Kind of Girl (2016)
Filmed during a media workshop for Syrian girls in Jordan's Za'atari Refugee Camp, 17-year-old Khaldiya meditates on how the camp has opened up new horizons and given her a sense of courage that she lacked in Syria.
My Muslim Husband (2023)
My Muslim Husband (2023)
Shot in Romania, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar, the documentary follows the story of Alexandra, who decides to marry Daniel, a young man converted to Islam.
When Time Becomes a Woman (2012)
When Time Becomes a Woman (2012)
Zad is a revolutionist who is trying to free his country, but most of his plans went wrong. He has been looking for a woman for more than three years believing that she holds many secrets within herself that are capable of saving him, the entire world and maybe earth! Now he's on a mission to convince her to go with him in order to rebuild what he has destroyed, he believes that she has changed a lot while she believes she has never met him! Will Zad succeed in convincing her and eventually saves the humanity and the planet? (When Time Becomes a Woman) is a film that takes you into a journey of self-discovery. It takes place in one location with two characters only. Could this 70-minute meeting change both of their lives and fate? Could they take decisions that they long feared to take? This first Sci-Fi Arabic film aims to portray human stories within nothing but dialogue and emotions.
Okazuon (1999)
Okazuon (1999)
A farce, discussing many Jordanian political issues, and the suffering of the people with increasing taxes, so many resort to selling everything they own to provide for the necessities of life
To Those Who Don't Care (1999)
To Those Who Don't Care (1999)
A critical satirical play that deals with the state of the popular and social situation, the street movement, daily events, and is presented in the form of café talk, what is happening on the ground, how the simple citizen thinks, and how governments think in their own way.
Hello Citizen (1998)
Hello Citizen (1998)
Through the character of Abu Saqr, the great artist "Musa Hijazin" presents many social issues and political situations in a comedic way
Security .. Yahoo (1996)
Security .. Yahoo (1996)
A political comedy play, demands security in an insecure region, a laughing and satirical farce about Israel's understanding of security and their demands
Welcome Parliament and Budget (1997)
Welcome Parliament and Budget (1997)
In a satirical comedy framework, the events of the play deal with the political and economic situation in the State of Jordan, its relationship with neighboring countries and the impact of global political and economic events on the reality of life in general
Welcome Normalization (1996)
Welcome Normalization (1996)
In a satirical comedy framework, the events of the play deal with Jordan's position on normalization with Israel after the end of the Israeli-Palestinian war with the Oslo Accords, and discusses many important political issues in the nineties
Welcome Arab Summit Conference (1997)
Welcome Arab Summit Conference (1997)
The events revolve around a group of Arab characters from different countries, who come together and show many problems and obstacles that stand between Arabs and each other
The Peace Oh Peace (1999)
The Peace Oh Peace (1999)
In a satirical political comedy, the play satirically presents man's struggle for peace throughout the history of humanity
Citizen On Demand (1997)
Citizen On Demand (1997)
A critical satirical play that deals with the state of the popular and social situation, the street movement, daily events, and is presented in the form of café talk, what is happening on the ground, how the simple citizen thinks, and how governments think in their own way
Our Males and Females (2023)
Our Males and Females (2023)
A father and mother are faced with the painful task of washing their deceased transgender daughter, but when no one agrees to wash her, how far is the father willing to go to make sure his "son" is washed?
Welcome New World Order (1993)
Welcome New World Order (1993)
A political comedy play, which satirically deals with the political and economic events and conditions in the Arab countries after the idea of the new world order announced by US President George H.W. Bush
Welcome Arab Human Rights (1995)
Welcome Arab Human Rights (1995)
The play discusses in a comic context what is happening in the Arab world after the Arab Spring, and the revolutions that took place in many Arab countries, and simulates in a political form the human rights that were wasted during that period