The Goat Life (2024)
Audiences like it.
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The Goat Life is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Goat Life is a dependable Malayalam film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 72 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 53m on it?
2h 53m of Malayalam drama with an adventure streak. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 72 votes is a thin sample
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 53m
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 72 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
Indian migrant worker Najeeb Muhammad goes to Saudi Arabia to earn money. However, in a twist of fate, he finds himself living a slave-like existence, herding goats in the middle of the desert.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 53m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Adventure |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Blessy
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in the UAE
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