Osama (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Osama is a drama film directed by Siddiq Barmak, running about 83 minutes. “To save her family a girl must become a boy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a pre-teen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.
Who’s in it. Osama stars Marina Golbahari as Osama, Arif Herati as Espandi, Zubaida Sahar as Mother and Mohammad Nadir Khwaja as Mullah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Osama has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Osama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Osama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Osama (2003)?
- In US, Osama is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Osama worth watching?
- Osama holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Osama?
- Osama stars Marina Golbahari, Arif Herati, Zubaida Sahar, Mohammad Nadir Khwaja and Khwaja Nader.
- When was Osama released?
- Osama was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.