
Captain Abu Raed
3.9 |
1h 42min
Released
Drama
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.

Story
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.
Directors
Amin Matalqa, Amin Matalqa, Amin Matalqa,
Writers
Tags
A humanistic triumph...
You may like

Wristcutters: A Love Story
3.5 / 5
movie

I Wanted to Find You
3.1 / 5
movie

Manchester by the Sea
3.8 / 5
movie

Us
3.5 / 5
movie

Interstellar
4.2 / 5
movie

A Quiet Place
3.7 / 5
movie

Green Book
4.1 / 5
movie

The Truman Show
4.1 / 5
movie

Star Wars
4.1 / 5
movie

Top Gun: Maverick
4.1 / 5
movie

The Godfather Part II
4.3 / 5
movie

The Shawshank Redemption
4.4 / 5
movie

Avatar
3.8 / 5
movie

Oldboy
4.1 / 5
movie

Avengers: Endgame
4.1 / 5
movie

Apocalypse Now
4.1 / 5
movie

The Green Mile
4.3 / 5
movie

The Devil Wears Prada
3.7 / 5
movie

Dune: Part Two
4.1 / 5
movie

Joker
4.1 / 5
movie