Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Mosul

  • 20192019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Mosul (2019)
When ISIS took their homes, families and city, one group of men fought to take it all back. Based on true events, this is the story of the Nineveh SWAT team, a renegade police unit who waged a guerrilla operation against ISIS in a desperate struggle to save their home city of Mosul.
Play trailer1:48
1 Video
38 Photos
  • Action
  • Drama
  • War

A police unit from Mosul fight to liberate the Iraqi city from thousands of ISIS militants.A police unit from Mosul fight to liberate the Iraqi city from thousands of ISIS militants.A police unit from Mosul fight to liberate the Iraqi city from thousands of ISIS militants.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
  • Writers
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
    • Mahmood Jumaah
  • Stars
    • Waleed Elgadi
    • Suhail Dabbach
    • Adam Bessa
Top credits
  • Director
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
  • Writers
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
    • Mahmood Jumaah
  • Stars
    • Waleed Elgadi
    • Suhail Dabbach
    • Adam Bessa
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 421User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    Official Trailer

    Photos38

    Suhail Dabbach in Mosul (2019)
    Suhail Dabbach and Adam Bessa in Mosul (2019)
    Mohimen Mahbuba, Adam Bessa, Tarik Belmekki, Is'haq Elias, and Qutaiba Abdelhaq in Mosul (2019)
    Suhail Dabbach, Adam Bessa, and Thaer Al-Shayei in Mosul (2019)
    Suhail Dabbach and Qutaiba Abdelhaq in Mosul (2019)
    Mosul (2019)
    Mosul (2019)
    Mosul (2019)
    Mosul (2019)
    Mosul (2019)
    Mohimen Mahbuba and Waleed Elgadi in Mosul (2019)
    Mohimen Mahbuba, Suhail Dabbach, Adam Bessa, Thaer Al-Shayei, and Is'haq Elias in Mosul (2019)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Waleed Elgadi
    Waleed Elgadi
    • Colonel Kaveh Isfahanias Colonel Kaveh Isfahani
    Suhail Dabbach
    Suhail Dabbach
    • Jasemas Jasem
    Adam Bessa
    Adam Bessa
    • Kawaas Kawa
    Is'haq Elias
    Is'haq Elias
    • Waleedas Waleed
    Ben Affan
    Ben Affan
    • Actoras Actor
    Mohimen Mahbuba
    Mohimen Mahbuba
    • Amiras Amir
    Thaer Al-Shayei
    Thaer Al-Shayei
    • Hookaas Hooka
    Mohamed Attougui
    Mohamed Attougui
    • Akramas Akram
    Tarik Rmili
    Tarik Rmili
    • Gut Shot Copas Gut Shot Cop
    Faycal Zeglat
    • Daesh Captive #1as Daesh Captive #1
    Mehdi Lamrini
    Mehdi Lamrini
    • Daesh Captive #2as Daesh Captive #2
    Mahdi Chalkhaoui
    • 10 Year Old Boyas 10 Year Old Boy
    Qutaiba Abdelhaq
    • Kamalas Kamal
    Abbas Abdulghani
    • Home Owneras Home Owner
    Dana Abed
    • Souzias Souzi
    Ahmed Adel
    Ahmed Adel
    • Ahmedas Ahmed
    Ahmad Ghanem
    Ahmad Ghanem
    • Sinanas Sinan
    Ahmed Ghanem
    • Director
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
    • Writers
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
      • Mahmood Jumaah
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    The Siege of Jadotville
    7.2
    The Siege of Jadotville
    Sand Castle
    6.3
    Sand Castle
    Mosul
    7.9
    Mosul
    The Forgotten Battle
    7.1
    The Forgotten Battle
    6 Days
    6.2
    6 Days
    The Outpost
    6.8
    The Outpost
    13 Hours
    7.3
    13 Hours
    Beasts of No Nation
    7.7
    Beasts of No Nation
    12 Strong
    6.5
    12 Strong
    Operation Finale
    6.6
    Operation Finale
    Danger Close
    6.8
    Danger Close
    Black Crab
    5.6
    Black Crab

    Storyline

    Edit
    Between 2014 and 2017, ISIS occupied the Iraqi city of Mosul. During those years, the only group to fight the occupiers continuously was Nineveh province's SWAT unit, made up of local men who had either been injured or had a family member killed by ISIS. Carnahan's Mosul is a gripping tribute to these fighters for whom the incentives were intensely personal. Kawa (Adam Bessa), a 21-year-old police officer, barely survives a firefight. When the smoke clears he meets the men who saved his life, the Nineveh SWAT, led by Jasem (Suhail Dabbach). Kawa's own uncle was recently killed by ISIS. He joins the group, though they've been reduced to just a dozen men with three Humvees and a surplus of cigarettes. Before his first day with Nineveh SWAT is over, Kawa will witness the rescue of a child and the death of several colleagues, take revenge on a man who betrayed him, and participate in the ambush of an ISIS stronghold. Carnahan drops us right in the center of urban warfare, but also allows for telling moments that reveal the men beyond their combat roles. A rare American film designed to bring Iraqi perspectives forward, Mosul is both muscular and humane. —Toronto International Film Festival
    • 2010s
    • iraq
    • based on true story
    • police
    • one word title
    • 165 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      It's the first ever Arabic language movie with an Iraqi dialect produced by Netflix.
    • Connections
      Referenced in WatchMojo: Top 10 Movies and TV Shows Coming to Streaming in November 2020 (2020)

    User reviews421

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Underrated and realistic modern-war piece
    Wow. I was positively surprised by this movie. After all the stereotyped, Americanized movies about the war in the Middle East this little film feels like a well-needed breath of fresh air. The action is packed and high class, the acting is sublime and even the plot itself is unique and interesting. It reminded me somewhat of the amazing Brazilian 'Elite Squad' movies, all-though this is a totally different war. The Iraqi actors are all doing an outstanding job in portraying the horrors of the war caused by the medieval terrorist machine that is ISIS. An absolute must-watch, not just for war-movies fans, but just for anyone to get a better view of the situation in this war-torn area of the world.
    helpful•7
    0
    • JHLTimmer
    • Jan 1, 2021

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • November 26, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Arabic
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Мосул
    • Filming locations
      • Casablanca, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • AGBO
      • Conde Nast Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

    Related news

    Cannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Harka’ picked up for France, first look revealed (exclusive)
    Cannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Harka’ picked up for France, first look revealed (exclusive)
    May 10ScreenDaily
    23 Of Fans Said This Is The Best Netflix Original Action Movie. Are They Right?
    23 Of Fans Said This Is The Best Netflix Original Action Movie. Are They Right?
    Apr 6Slash Film

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Mosul (2019)
    Top Gap
    What is the streaming release date of Mosul (2019) in Canada?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.