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Ibn el-Qunsul

2010 · Movie · 119 min · ★ 6.7

ComedyThrillerDramaFamily

After 30 years in prison, a man is released and discovers he has a son. As they get to know each other alongside a new companion, he slips back into a life of crime while trying to navigate this unexpected second chance.

Also known as The Consul's Son

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Details
Original title
ابن القنصل
Years
2010
Release date
2010-11-12
Language
AR
Runtime
119 min
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (31 votes)
About

You may like this if you enjoy offbeat crime stories with family tension, second chances, and a roguish lead trying to reconnect; Not for you if you want a straightforward hero or a fully serious drama.

Pros: unusual family setup; crime-comedy premise; comeback story | Cons: morally messy lead; familiar criminal path; limited plot detail

Themes

  • arabian

Cast & crew

Directed by Amr Arafa