Once Upon a Time in Gaza poster

Once Upon a Time in Gaza

5.5(16)20251h 27m3

In 2007, Yahya works at his friend Osama’s falafel shop in Gaza, which doubles as a drug dealing front. His entanglement leads him to witness a terrible crime. A couple years later, Gaza’s Ministry of Culture randomly chooses Yahya to star in a TV series that highlights martyrs and heroes of the resistance. As conflict simmers in the distance, Yahya unexpectedly receives real weapons, heightening the stakes as the show provides him with an opportunity to confront the perpetrator of the offense that changed his life.

Share WhatsApp Telegram
Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
—
Language
Arabic
  • 2000s
  • gaza

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

France, Portugal, Germany, United Kingdom, Palestinian Territory, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic

Where to watch

Availability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

Gallery

Still from Once Upon a Time in GazaStill from Once Upon a Time in GazaStill from Once Upon a Time in GazaStill from Once Upon a Time in GazaStill from Once Upon a Time in GazaStill from Once Upon a Time in GazaStill from Once Upon a Time in Gaza

Videos

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereMill Valley Film Festival5 Oct 2025
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereLondon Palestine Film Festival20 Nov 2025
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival14 Aug 2025
    • PremiereSXSW Sydney 16 Oct 2025
  • ArmeniaAM

    • PremiereGolden Apricot International Film Festival17 Jul 2025
  • BelarusBY

    • Theatrical30 Jul 2026
  • EgyptEG

    • PremiereCairo International Film Festival14 Nov 2025
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival19 May 2025
    • Theatrical25 Jun 2025
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereFilmfest Hamburg28 Sept 2025
    • Theatrical1212 Feb 2026
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical5 Feb 2026
  • Hong KongHK

    • PremiereHong Kong Asian Film Festival24 Oct 2025
    • TheatricalIIB30 Oct 2025
  • IndonesiaID

    • Premiere17+Jakarta World Cinema28 Sept 2025
  • MoroccoMA

    • PremiereMarrakech International Film Festival 1 Dec 2025

Frequently asked questions

Once Upon a Time in Gaza was released on 25 June 2025.

Member reviews

Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

Member comments

0

Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.

Sign in

More like this