Depictions of the Middle East and Africa have been around since the beginning of cinema history, while Arab filmmakers are finally beginning to gain global notoriety. Here are the best movies featuring the Arabic language to stream now.
Caliphate
8.9
A psychological thriller that provides insight on what drove so many young people to ISIS.
The Looming Tower
8.1
A well-written thriller miniseries about the rivalry between the CIA and the FBI and how they failed to prevent 9/11.
Ramy
9.1
An addictively fresh and hilarious glance into the life of a young Muslim-American man
Crashing Eid
7.3
A charming Saudi family dramedy about a modern couple and their traditional parents
AlRawabi School for Girls
8.0
A wickedly good revenge series set in an all-girls school in Jordan
The Last Round
7.5
A striking Egyptian sports drama that hits all the right notes