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DRAMA . 2020 . 2h 10m . 7.8/10

Shams Al-Ma'arif_

In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.

Starring Baraa Alem, Sohayb Godus, Nadia Malaika
7.8/10
Rating
2h 10m
Runtime
2020
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.

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Cast
Baraa Alem stars as حسام الخياط in Shams Al-Ma'arif.
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Year context
Shams Al-Ma'arif was released 6 years ago in 2020.
Overview
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursu...
Shams Al-Ma'arif is a Drama, Comedy, Thriller film with a runtime of 2h 10m.

CAST (7)

Baraa Alem
Baraa Alem
حسام الخياط
Sohayb Godus
Sohayb Godus
محمد عرابي
NM
Nadia Malaika
والدة حسام
Faris Godus
Faris Godus
مجدي
Ismail Alhassan
Ismail Alhassan
معن بنجر
Ahmed Saddam
Ahmed Saddam
ابراهيم فوزان
Nawaf Alshubaili
Nawaf Alshubaili
مصلح السويدي

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
130 min (2h 10m)
Country
SA
Rating
7.8/10 (42 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Shams Al-Ma'arif about?
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
How long is Shams Al-Ma'arif?
Shams Al-Ma'arif has a runtime of 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Who stars in Shams Al-Ma'arif?
The cast of Shams Al-Ma'arif includes Baraa Alem, Sohayb Godus, Nadia Malaika, Faris Godus, Ismail Alhassan.
What is the rating of Shams Al-Ma'arif?
Shams Al-Ma'arif has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 42 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Comedy Thriller
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