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To a Land Unknown

Directed by Mahdi Fleifel · 2024 ·

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Is To a Land Unknown worth watching?

Yes. To a Land Unknown (2024) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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93% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
82 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.3 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 46m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Mahmood Bakri , Aram Sabbah , Mohammad Alsurafa , Angeliki Papoulia
Streaming
Prime Video
Country
Palestine
Language
Arabic

Also known as Σε μια άγνωστη χώρα Destino desconocido Vers un pays inconnu Em Rumo a Uma Terra Desconhecida 낯선 곳을 향해 前往未知之地 邊境風暴 Meçhule Giden Yol

Where to watch

  • Prime Video

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Where to watch To a Land Unknown by country

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Indonesia KlikFilm
Turkey MUBI
United States Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is To a Land Unknown worth watching?

    Yes — To a Land Unknown earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Mahdi Fleifel wrings tense, lived-in desperation out of two cousins' scramble for forged papers in Athens, with Mahmoud Bakri and Aram Sabbagh so convincing that every reckless decision feels dangerously plausible.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (93%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

    What is To a Land Unknown about?

    Chatila and Reda are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. But when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his dangerous...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English To a Land Unknown

    To a Land Unknown (2024) Review: Stranded Cousins in Athens

    To a Land Unknown is Mahdi Fleifel's tense drama about two Palestinian cousins stuck in Athens and chasing forged passports, a refugee story told like a crime film.

    Yes. It is a gripping, morally knotty drama with two excellent leads; best for viewers who want a refugee story with the pace of a thriller and no easy comfort.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    To a Land Unknown: frequently asked questions

    Is To a Land Unknown worth watching?

    Yes. To a Land Unknown (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch To a Land Unknown?

    In the United States, To a Land Unknown streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home. Elsewhere: KlikFilm in Indonesia; MUBI in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is To a Land Unknown?

    To a Land Unknown runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

    What is To a Land Unknown rated?

    To a Land Unknown is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in To a Land Unknown?

    To a Land Unknown is directed by Mahdi Fleifel and stars Mahmood Bakri, Aram Sabbah, Mohammad Alsurafa, Angeliki Papoulia.

    What is the Metascore for To a Land Unknown?

    Metacritic's Metascore for To a Land Unknown is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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