The Arab (2026)
The Arab releases in the UAE on 4 Nov 2026. An OTT release date will be listed here as soon as it's announced.
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What the audience says
The Arab was the kind of Arabic release people circle on the calendar. It clocks in at a standard 106 minutes. It releases on 4 Nov 2026; mark your calendar if it's on your list.
Should you spend 1h 46m on it?
1h 46m of Arabic drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to 1942. He claims to be the brother of ‘the Arab’ killed in a story told in one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus. An Arab with an erased name: Moussa. Through anger, assertions, details, and confidences, Haroun finally convinces the journalist to listen to his story.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Arabic |
Director
Malek Bensmaïl
Cast
When is The Arab coming to OTT?
The Arab hasn't had its theatrical release yet, and is due 4 Nov 2026. An OTT release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in the UAE
Not out yet — nowhere to stream or rent it until it opens.
Trailer
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