

West Beirut (1998)
West Beyrouth
Overview
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut.
Where to watch West Beirut
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | — | Sooner, LaCinetek | Sooner, LaCinetek |
| Japan | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is West Beirut about?
In 1975, the long slog of civil war has recently begun in Beirut. Two friends, Tarek and Omar, suffer during the Lebanese civil war. Conflicts arise when they decide to cross from West to East, crossing the Muslim-Christian line that divides Beirut. West Beirut is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie, released on 1998-10-30, runtime 105 minutes.
Is West Beirut worth watching?
TMDB users rate West Beirut 7.0 out of 10 from 51 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch West Beirut?
In the United States, West Beirut can be rented from Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ziad Doueiri
Cast
- Rami Doueiri as Tarek
- Mohammad Chamas as Omar
- Rola Al Amin as May
- Carmen Lebbos as Hala
- Joseph Bou Nassar as Riad
- Liliane Nemri as Nahida
- Mahmoud Mabsout as Hassan
- Hassan Farhat as Militiaman Zeytouni
- Fadi Abi Samra as Darwiche
- Leila Karam as Oum Walid
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Sources
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