Americanish (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Americanish is a comedy and romance film directed by Iman K. Zawahry, running about 90 minutes. “This is America. Where Dreams Come True...ish” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, two career-driven sisters (Maryam and Sam) and their newly-immigrated cousin (Ameera) must navigate the consistent — and sometimes conflicting — demands of romance, culture, work, and family. Serving both as a lighthearted reimagination of and critical divergence from the classic romantic comedy, Americanish tackles and celebrates the complex intersectionalities of womanhood by welcoming us into the world — with all its joys and tribulations — of these three marriage-aged women. Americanish meditates on the sometimes-inevitable tension that arises between competing societal and cultural norms, or between personal obligations and ambitions, with a fresh perspective, weaving from it a story that is unconventional, funny, and heartwarming.

Who’s in it. Americanish stars Aizzah Fatima as Sam Khan, Salena Qureshi as Maryam Khan, Shenaz Treasury as Ameera and Godfrey as Gabriel Jackson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Americanish sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Americanish page.

If you liked it. Fans of Americanish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.