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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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
حسام الخياط
Sohayb Godus
محمد عرابي
NM
Nadia Malaika
والدة حسام
Faris Godus
مجدي
Ismail Alhassan
معن بنجر
Ahmed Saddam
ابراهيم فوزان
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