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Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

2016·Movie·PG-13·109 min·6.8(167)

The power of one

A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.

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About Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is a 2016 English-language animation, action and adventure film directed by Ayman Jamal and Khurram H. Alavi. The cast is led by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, China Anne McClain, Ian McShane. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel.

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was produced by Barajoun Entertainment and Resnick Interactive Development and made in United Arab Emirates. It was released on September 8, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Ayman Jamal, Khurram H. Alavi
Writers
Michael Wolfe, Ayman Jamal, Alexander Kronemer
Release date
September 8, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United Arab Emirates
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Barajoun Entertainment, Resnick Interactive Development
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Bilal: A New Breed of Hero cast & crew

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was directed by Ayman Jamal and Khurram H. Alavi and written by Michael Wolfe, Ayman Jamal, and Alexander Kronemer.

The cast features Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Bilal (voice), China Anne McClain as Ghufaira (Teen) (voice), Ian McShane as Umayya (voice), Jacob Latimore as Bilal (Teen) (voice), Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Ghufaira / Hamama (voice), and Fred Tatasciore as Charlatan Priest (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Atli Örvarsson and it was produced by Arif Jilani and Monika Bacardi.

Is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero worth watching?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 167 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy animation, action, and adventure, Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

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Cast of Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Bilal (voice)

China Anne McClain

China Anne McClain

Ghufaira (Teen) (voice)

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Umayya (voice)

Jacob Latimore

Jacob Latimore

Bilal (Teen) (voice)

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams

Ghufaira / Hamama (voice)

Fred Tatasciore

Fred Tatasciore

Charlatan Priest (voice)

Mick Wingert

Mick Wingert

Safwan (voice)

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Thomas Ian Nicholas

Saad (voice)

Jon Curry

Jon Curry

Soheib (voice)

Michael Gross

Michael Gross

Okba (voice)

Al Rodrigo

Al Rodrigo

Abu Al-Hakam (voice)

Andre Robinson

Andre Robinson

Bilal (Kid) (voice)

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero — FAQs

Where can I watch Bilal: A New Breed of Hero in United States?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel, Demand Africa Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero in?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero rated?

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 167 ratings.

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