The Citizen (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, The Citizen is a notable film directed by Sam Kadi, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S. Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before 9/11…and the events of the September terrorist attacks forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream.
Who’s in it. The Citizen stars Khaled El Nabawy as Ibrahim, Agnes Bruckner as Diane, Cary Elwes as Miller and Rizwan Manji as Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Citizen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Fuse+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Citizen page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Citizen (2012)?
- In US, The Citizen is available to stream on FlixFling and Fuse+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Citizen worth watching?
- The Citizen holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Citizen?
- The Citizen stars Khaled El Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Cary Elwes, Rizwan Manji and Abe Larkin.
- When was The Citizen released?
- The Citizen was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.