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Bilal: A New Breed of Hero

  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
19K
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Andre Robinson in Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015)
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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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 ... Read allA 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... Read allA 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.

  • Directors
    • Khurram H. Alavi
    • Ayman Jamal
  • Writers
    • Ayman Jamal
    • Alexander Kronemer
    • Michael Wolfe
  • Stars
    • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Ian McShane
    • China Anne McClain
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Khurram H. Alavi
      • Ayman Jamal
    • Writers
      • Ayman Jamal
      • Alexander Kronemer
      • Michael Wolfe
    • Stars
      • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
      • Ian McShane
      • China Anne McClain
    • 155User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Bilal
    • (voice)
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Umayya
    • (voice)
    China Anne McClain
    China Anne McClain
    • Teen Ghufaira
    • (voice)
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    Thomas Ian Nicholas
    • Saad
    • (voice)
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Okba
    • (voice)
    Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
    Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
    • Ghufaira
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jacob Latimore
    Jacob Latimore
    • Teen Bilal
    • (voice)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Lord of Merchants
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jon Curry
    Jon Curry
    • Soheib
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mick Wingert
    Mick Wingert
    • Safwan
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dave B. Mitchell
    Dave B. Mitchell
    • Hamza
    • (voice)
    Al Rodrigo
    Al Rodrigo
    • Abu Al-Hakam
    • (voice)
    Andre Robinson
    Andre Robinson
    • Kid Bilal
    • (voice)
    Sage Ryan
    Sage Ryan
    • Teen Safwan
    • (voice)
    Quinton Flynn
    Quinton Flynn
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    John Eric Bentley
    John Eric Bentley
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Keythe Farley
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Khurram H. Alavi
      • Ayman Jamal
    • Writers
      • Ayman Jamal
      • Alexander Kronemer
      • Michael Wolfe
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews155

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    9tenkan

    A Film to be Proud Of

    Not only was I satisfied with the movie, I was also satisfied with the reaction the audience gave after it ended...gleeful applause!

    This film, although based on the founding of Islam, is one that the whole world can learn from and appreciate. A story of identity, struggle and equality.

    Cinematography, animation, voice acting, script writing, plot and so much more were truly astounding. I'm very proud for those who worked on this.

    Not only was the choice of characters to present wise, including the likes of Abu Bakr Sṣ-Ṣiddīq and Hamza, but the way in which they were presented, portraying them in their appropriate roles.

    I wish the film had been longer, but all good things come to an end, as the film hadn't portrayed all the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as I had wished. However, less can be more, as the focus on the presented characters was appropriate.

    My one complaint was the movie's end credits. I would have preferred a more soothing soundtrack instead of Akon, as the soundtrack for the film itself proved to be brilliant.

    In conclusion, I'd gladly purchase this masterpiece on Blu-ray to watch it over and over again.

    Alhamdulilah.
    8warwickdavis-44324

    Stunningly rendered with beautiful attention to detail

    A seemingly conventional story for the eternal battle between good and bad transforms an ancient myth into an epic animation that can move both younger and older audiences.

    Visually quite par, the film keeps a fast pace, without excluding significant parts of Bilal's ascend as a hero, standing for his people's equal recognition, setting the milestone for a new era in the Arabic world of his time. Attention has been paid to every detail concerning the recreation of characters that have since appeared in most school books, contributing toward the education of numerous generations on the values of human rights and racial equality.

    Stunningly rendered with beautiful attention to detail, the film eventually falters in its pace and storytelling.
    10kathleenbarton9831

    Pure gold !

    It's the first time that i want to write my opinion in a movie. When i started to watch the movie, i said to myself well,it's another cute animation movie. After i finished watching the movie, i didn't even dare to shutdown my lap before writing a review.

    Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is simply the best animated movie of the year 2016 because the animation was terrific,the acting was mesmerizing and the plot was impressively perfect.

    This movie was beyond anything I'd imagined it to be. I had heard some great stuff about it and decided to watch it and I'm so glad I did. Kids will have fun watching this movie and learn valuable morals. Adults, on the other hand, will immensely enjoy watching this movie, will appreciate it for what it truly is and will understand its real meaning. This movie is just absolutely amazing, the best I've seen all year! Please watch it, you will not be disappointed.
    10alhamed_lucky

    Fantastic

    I saw by coincidence a picture for will smith with the crow of BILAL. that took me to the movie. what makes me really enthusiasm about it is the story.Bilal is the first African hero in Hollywood as I know.The movie Inspired by true story, True hero who made his path and boast his name as a great man. He started his life as a slave and suffered for a long time before he got his freedom.According to my information He is the first slave got his freedom in the history . The story is full of great meanings. You have to see it more than once because it's a great source of knowledge. There is many characters in the movie, more than any other animation movie I saw and the details are incredible. beautiful music too. full of life. Can't wait to add it to my library. it is a treasure.

    Great Great Great
    8keithbailey9834

    Good !

    Bilal: A New Breed of Hero is a beautifully made movie. It has excellent cast, an enchanting music score, spectacular special effects and a very touching story.

    Childhood memories. As of recently I have been re-watching some movies I watched and liked as a kid. From what I remembered this was one of the better ones so I decided to sit down and take a look at it.

    I also enjoyed the soundtrack for this movie. It is very fitting and although most of the time it is the same melody it doesn't get irritating.

    So if you want an hour and a half of mindless entertainment of family fun then this might be the one for you. Don't expect much but it is worth watching if you have kids and they want to see something new that you might also enjoy.

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    • Trivia
      The historic Battle of Badr is the longest battle scene to be constructed in an animated feature film ever. Depicting armies upon armies battling over a running time of 11 minutes.
    • Quotes

      Hamza: I only see God through the work of human.

    • Soundtracks
      Warrior
      Written by RedOne and Jakke Erixson (as T.I Jakke)

      Performed by Akon and RedOne

      Produced by RedOne and Jakke Erixson (as T.I Jakke)

      Akon appears courtesy of Upfront/Konvict LLC/Atlantic Records

      RedOne appears courtesy of Warner Brothers/RedOne Records

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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Arab Emirates
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bilal
    • Filming locations
      • Dubai, UAE
    • Production companies
      • Barajoun Entertainment
      • Iervolino Entertainment
      • Resnick Interactive Development
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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $490,973
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $309,951
      • Feb 4, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,830,832
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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