The Challenge
“Anthropology of a contemporary desert”
Director Yuri Ancarani crosses the Persian Gulf to accompany a falconer to an important competition, entering the surreal world of wealthy Qatari sheikhs with a passion for amateur falconry. The opulence of this Middle Eastern gas state is on full display as the men race SUVs up and down sand dunes, fly their prized falcons around on private jets, and take their pet cheetahs out for desert spins in their souped-up Ferraris.
Where to watch The Challenge in United States
Can I watch The Challenge in United States? Yes — you can stream The Challenge in United States on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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YouTubeClick a service to open The Challenge there. Availability last verified on August 21, 2026.
Where is The Challenge streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Challenge
The Challenge is a 2016 Arabic-language documentary film directed by Yuri Ancarani. It has a runtime of 1h 9m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Challenge was produced by La Bête and made in Italy and France. It was released on August 6, 2016.
- Director
- Yuri Ancarani
- Release date
- August 6, 2016
- Original language
- Arabic
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, France
- Production
- La Bête
The Challenge cast & crew
The Challenge was directed by Yuri Ancarani.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Francesco Fantini and cinematography is by Yuri Ancarani.
Is The Challenge worth watching?
At 1h 9m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, The Challenge is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Challenge
In United States, you can stream The Challenge on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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The Challenge — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Challenge in United States?
The Challenge is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Challenge on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — The Challenge is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is The Challenge in?
The Challenge is originally in Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge runs 1 hours 9 minutes (69 minutes).
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