Jacir Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Mar. 24, 2023

Jacir

Release Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 Limited

Jacir, is a look at the divisiveness of U.S. politics through the eyes of a Syrian refugee (Malek Rahbani) as he faces the hard truth of chasing the American dream on the streets of Memphis. While living in poverty, witnessing social injustice, and dealing with his conservative opioid-addicted next-door neighbor (Lorraine Bracco).

Director: Waheed AlQawasmi

Starring: Lorraine Bracco • Malek Rahbani • Tutweezy

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: From Aleppo to the Ghetto! JACIR, is a glance at the divided U.S. political system through the eyes of a young Syrian refugee on the streets of Memphis, Tennessee, as he faces the harsh realities of chasing the American dream. All the while living in poverty, witnessing social injustice while dealing with his conservative, cable-news-consuming, and opioid-addicted next-door neighbor, Meryl (Bracco). Knowing very little English and far from the ideal new American life he imagined. Jacir (Rahbani) embarks on a journey to win the affection of a new love interest, Nadia, while dealing with her overzealous dad Adam; and measuring a newfound friendship with an African American line cook and rapper named Jerome.

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Who stars in Jacir – Cast List

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Lorraine Bracco
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Malek Rahbani
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Tutweezy

Who is making Jacir – Crew List

Director: Waheed AlQawasmi
Screenwriters: —

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Production – What we know about the Jacir

Key Facts

Filmed on location in Memphis, Tennessee.
JACIR will have a limited theatrical run (120+ theatres) across the USA via AMC Theaters (3/10/2023).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2023

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: Arabic<br> English

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Jacir Release Date: When was the film released?

Jacir was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 24 , 2023. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including John Wick: Chapter 4, Chantilly Bridge and 20 Minutes. As a limited release, Jacir was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Jacir is currently being determined. Stay tuned!