Movies & TV Shows from Saudi Arabia

Failed entrepreneur and struggling dad Sattam finds himself tangled in a madcap scheme when he decides to repay his debts — by kidnapping his own father.

Α tragi-comedy about 9 women of different ages and various backgrounds that gather in an Algerian hammam to talk about their lives.

1516, Legend has it that the king of Algiers had a wife named Zaphira. When the pirate Aroudj Barbarossa arrives to liberate the city from the Spaniards, he is determined to conquer Zaphira as well as the kingdom itself. But is Zaphira willing to let him, or is she plotting for herself?

It's nighttime in 1980s Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Glittery and glamorous heels climb out of cars. Women shrouded in traditional black abayas make their way into a wedding hall. There, they reveal what's underneath: dazzling dresses and wild hair. Their true selves set free, unseen by male gaze. There are strict segregation rules in Saudi weddings. All eyes and ears are on the wedding singer, until the electricity cuts out suddenly. "This is the worst wedding singer ever," guests mutter, condescendingly. Will the young daughter manage to save her mother's dignity?

Chased by the army, two Beduin smuggle Palestinian workers through the Negev desert. A portrait filmed over five years about men living on the edge in one the most fragile regions of the world.

Up bright and early with their pet in tow, Zohra Bouderbala and her five children are heading to the beach. This is not a drill! In Algiers, the coveted front row spot waits for no one, but it’s not this family’s first time having to beat the summer seaside crowds. The unmotivated and out-of-luck masses who arrive too late will be left to a viewless laze in the sun, the alleged horizon blocked by a fortress of parasols and flowing canopies.

The lives of four Syrian families, resettled in Baltimore and under a deadline to become self-sufficient in eight months.

Filming began immediately after the destruction of Jenin Refugee Camp by Israeli forces. The devastation of a desperate people is poignantly portrayed. Images of a harsh reality are prominent - mass burial pits and piles of rubble where homes, businesses and villages once stood. Includes images from Nablus and other West Bank towns invaded by Israel in early 2002.

Aicha, a Tunisian mother gifted with prophetic dreams, lives in the isolated north of Tunisia with her husband Brahim and young son Adam. The family lives in anguish after the departure of the eldest sons Mehdi and Amine to the violent embrace of war. Months later, Mehdi unexpectedly returns home with a pregnant wife in tow. Mehdi's arrival triggers old wounds and a darkness that threatens to consume the entire village.

As a ruthless invader threatens to enslave their people and destroy the Kaaba, a sacred sanctuary, the people of Mecca take up arms. Only able to muster a small force against the massive army, defeat seems all but inevitable. Aus, a seemingly simple potter fighting to protect his family, is forced to reveal his dark past. Abraha's army is fast approaching, and the fate of Mecca and its people hangs in the balance. Will the people of Mecca defeat the colossal army with nothing but their simple defenses and their love for their city?

The film revolves in the context of romantic comedy and action through the character of a police officer under covered as student in a university and befriends key students to uncover a drug distribution network within the university.

Munir travels to a remote island to contemplate a drastic action. He is haunted by a cryptic parable passed down to him by his mother. In the silence of his isolated island sanctuary, he encounters the enigmatic Valeska and her rough-hewn but loyal son, Karl. Although few words are spoken, simple acts of kindness begin to overcome their mutual distrust. Munir’s heavy burden is gradually eased and his desire for life reignited

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

Lebanon, 2018. War, politics or revolution: these are the choices faced by Georges, Joumana and Perla Joe. Three destinies and a shared desire to rebuild a troubled country. How is it possible to continue to dream when everything around is falling apart?

At a strict girls’ school, a mysterious fire blazes out of control. Now everyone's questioning whether it was an accident — or arson.

The story follows Hassan and his dog, Rambo, as they embark on a quest to save Rambo from Hassan's vengeful landlord, whom the dog attacked. Through his challenging journey across Cairo to find a safe haven for Rambo, Hassan confronts his deepest fears and rediscovers himself.

The 'Koways' Family may seem like a model for the normal family, but it is far from normal, as it unfolds through a series of comedy situations.

Nine people with Abdullah Le Clandestin (Illegal Taxi), in one car, on the way to Algiers.

Near future. Giovanni is one of the creators of a special elixir that regenerates cells. The human being has overcome the greatest limit: mortality. It's his 217th birthday, and his wife Annie has organized a surprise party with their loved ones. Unfortunately, their son Alan is not in the mood to celebrate.

Marie wakes up one morning in Beirut in a panic, convinced that she has lost her daughter’s wedding photograph. A photograph, however, that never existed… Ten years ago, her daughter’s marriage ceremony had to be cut short on account of a bombing raid. There was no time for a wedding photograph. Now, with the aid of a photographer and a chicken, Hoda and her husband decide to reconstruct the wedding ceremony once more, so that Hoda’s mother will at last have the photograph she deserves…

Comedy drama sketches portraying social problems in the Saudi society with different takes on storylines.

Set at the beginning of the 20th century, the events deal with five touching stories of different people who are united by one thing and separated by many others in different places, such as India, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Arabian Peninsula.

A historical saga about the second caliph and Commander of the Faithful Omar Bin Al-Khattab and his pivotal role in the Islamic State.

Fifteen chefs from different Arab countries compete in fiery culinary challenges under the supervision of prominent Arab chefs and international guests.

Bettany Hughes is on a mission to understand the secret behind the success of the Nabataeans. The glorious tombs of their cities, like Hegra in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, are proof of a rich kingdom.

A devastating car accident unearths a long-buried secret that turns wealthy businessman Rashid and hardworking Nahla's life around; fifteen years ago, their daughters were switched at birth.

The story of the Umayyad dynasty, which wrote an unforgettable history, stretched from the east to the west.

Amid the conflicts and challenges during which the lives of five mothers intersect, teacher Maryam seeks to save the life of one of her students from the cruelty of her stepfather and the latter's neglect of her.

In the wake of the significant societal changes in the 1970s, the life of a Saudi family is turned upside down after sheltering a baby found at the mosque.

Rashed and Faysal, two brothers working in the gold trade with their dad, become rivals when their greed for money and power turns them against each other. Further igniting their feud is Rashed’s wife, Noura.

In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for the trials, tribulations and words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their fascinating folktales.

The Forsan Graih team is struggling, with no championships in sight! Abu Othman must revive the club's former glory and make it the talk of the town once again.

Riyadh, 1970. Aziza reminisces about her youth as she, her sister Awatif, and the fierce Bedouin Wadha navigate battles of love, ambition, and defiance in a drastically shifting society.

This drama portrays women and kids living under the Islamic State group: a Yazidi slave, an undercover reporter, a recruited mom and child snipers.

In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a young aspiring filmmaker and his circle of friends grapple with family expectations, gender roles, romance and rivalry.

Set in 1980s London, a group of Arab students attempts to navigate life amid love, jealousy, and conspiracy in the city of fog.

In this docuseries, journalist Ahmed Al-Shugairi highlights recent developments in Saudi Arabia's different sectors, from fish farming to tourism