Movie
Where to Watch Afghan Star (2009) in the US
- 2009
- Unrated
- 1h 50m
- 7.2IMDb
- 100%Rotten Tomatoes
- 78Metascore
Afghan Star is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
"Afghan Star" is a TV show modeled on the UK's "Pop Idol." We join the 2008 contest when it's down to nine contestants, and we focus on two women, Setara and Lema, and two men, Hameed and Rafi. We watch the two women in particular: Satara sings with emotion and includes dance in her final performance, an action that puts her life in danger; Lema is traditional, but her very appearance brings death threats. The three finalists are from different tribes, and each makes a plea for Afghan unity. The camera visits families watching the competition, there are comments from people in the street, and we return home with a nervous Setara. In Afghanistan, singing is an expression of freedom.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Havana Marking
- Starring
- Rafi Naabzada, Lima Sahar, Hameed Sakhizada
Details
- Release date
- Jan 16, 2009
- Language
- English, Pashtu, Dari
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $102,115
- Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations
Where to Watch Afghan Star (2009) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Afghan Star in the United States?
- Afghan Star is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on GuideDoc. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store.
- Can I stream Afghan Star or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on GuideDoc. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store.
- Can I watch Afghan Star for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla and Kanopy (HD).
