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Detroit Unleaded

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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EJ Assi and Nada Shouhayib in Detroit Unleaded (2012)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

An ambitious Lebanese-American youth is forced to take over his family's gas station after his father's death.An ambitious Lebanese-American youth is forced to take over his family's gas station after his father's death.An ambitious Lebanese-American youth is forced to take over his family's gas station after his father's death.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
220
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  • Director
    • Rola Nashef
  • Writers
    • Rola Nashef(screenplay)
    • Heather Kolf(screenplay)
    • Jennifer Ginzinger(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • EJ Assi
    • Nada Shouhayib
    • Mike Batayeh
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  • Director
    • Rola Nashef
  • Writers
    • Rola Nashef(screenplay)
    • Heather Kolf(screenplay)
    • Jennifer Ginzinger(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • EJ Assi
    • Nada Shouhayib
    • Mike Batayeh
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    • 3User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    EJ Assi
    EJ Assi
    • Samias Sami
    Nada Shouhayib
    • Najlahas Najlah
    Mike Batayeh
    Mike Batayeh
    • Mikeas Mike
    Mary Assel
    • Mariamas Mariam
    Akram El-Ahmar
    • Ibrahimas Ibrahim
    Angela Roberts Johnson
    Angela Roberts Johnson
    • Keeshaas Keesha
    • (as Angela Roberts)
    Enoch Austin III
    • Baby Kwameas Baby Kwame
    Scott Norman
    Scott Norman
    • Rogeras Roger
    Peter Daoust
    Peter Daoust
    • Baseball Announceras Baseball Announcer
    • (voice)
    Henri Watkins
    • Mr. Stevvelsas Mr. Stevvels
    • (as Henri Watkins Sr.)
    Ellington King
    • Kwameas Kwame
    Miles Anthony Garrison
    • Blizzyas Blizzy
    • (as Miles Garrison)
    Anthony Ennis
    • Lotto Looseras Lotto Looser
    Jesean Johnson
    • Neighborhood Kid #1as Neighborhood Kid #1
    Henry Ramsey
    • Neighborhood Kid #2as Neighborhood Kid #2
    Howie Bell
    Howie Bell
    • Mr. 4Xas Mr. 4X
    Kb Garrison
    • Mr. 4X Girlfriendas Mr. 4X Girlfriend
    • (as Kirsten R. Byrd)
    Andrae Todd James Bicy
    • Hood Babyas Hood Baby
    • (as Andrae Bicy)
    • Director
      • Rola Nashef
    • Writers
      • Rola Nashef(screenplay)
      • Heather Kolf(screenplay)
      • Jennifer Ginzinger(screenplay)
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    A fresh take on boy-meets-girl comedy set in Detroit. Sami runs his immigrant family's gas station with his cousin Mike, a charismatic hustler with dreams of expanding into an unleaded empire. More than just a pit stop for late-night gas and rolling papers, their station is where a steady stream of unforgettable and often hilarious customers flow through. When a gorgeous "up-do girl" named Najlah comes to deliver cheap long-distance phone cards, Sami quickly falls for her from behind the bulletproof glass. Afraid her overprotective brother Fadi will disapprove, Najlah begins an under-the-counter romance with Sami, making his shift anything but routine. —Anonymous
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Don't be such a dreamcrusher, bro.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Director Rola Nishef is currently a professor at Michigan State University.
    • Connections
      Remake of Detroit Unleaded (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Kaddaish Kinna Nshouf
      Performed by Salwa Quatreeb

      Written by Romeo Lahoud

      Courtesy of Romeo Lahoud

    User reviews3

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    8/10
    Refreshing!
    Detroit Unleaded offers a refreshing and light-hearted take on the traditional "boy meets girl" story. The main character, Sami, is working at his family's local gas station in Detroit when he first meets Najlah. But, in true romantic film fashion, Najlah worries that her old brother would not approve of the potential relationship. What makes this film such a hidden gem and true fresh of breath air is the realistic chemistry between the two main characters on screen. The fact that first time director Role Nashef filmed and casted in Detroit adds a lot of genuine cinematography and middle-eastern cultural background to the storyline. There's a particular scene when a character in the gas station tells a customer "…if you get to a red light, it's Detroit. Keep going!" I thought this scene was hilarious! It captured the cultural setting of Detroit and humor of the film in one great line. It's a wonderful thing to see new and upcoming filmmakers creating films that exhibit a genuine sense of honesty and charm. Looking forward to Nashef's next directorial effort!
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    • Feb 24, 2014

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Filming locations
      • Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Gas Afterhours
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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