Where to Watch Lemon Tree (2008) in the US

What it's about

Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defense minister and his wife move next door; the Secret Service orders the trees removed for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority (useless), Israeli army (dismissive), and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case; this older client attracts him. While the courts deliberate, the Israelis fence her trees and prohibit her from entering the grove. As the trees wither, the defense minister's wife and, separately, an Israeli journalist, look on Salma with sympathy. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?

Cast and crew

Director

Eran Riklis

Writer

Suha Arraf, Eran Riklis

Starring

Hiam Abbass, Rona Lipaz-Michael, Ali Suliman

Details

Release date

Mar 27, 2008

Language

Arabic, Hebrew, English

Country

Israel, Germany, France

Box office

$569,672

Awards

8 wins & 13 nominations

Where to Watch Lemon Tree (2008) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Lemon Tree in the United States?

Lemon Tree is available free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).

Can I stream Lemon Tree or do I have to rent it in the United States?

We have not confirmed a subscription, rental, or purchase option for Lemon Tree in the United States.

Can I watch Lemon Tree for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).