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title: "The Siege of Mecca"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-siege-of-mecca-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 544064
imdb_id: "tt8126130"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 52
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# The Siege of Mecca (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-siege-of-mecca-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Siege of Mecca
Year: 2018
Release Date (DE): 06/01/2018
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52m
Synopsis: On November 20, 1979 at 5:30 in the morning, hundreds of armed men take over the Grand Mosque of Mecca, transforming the holiest shrine of Islam into a fortress and a trap for almost 100,000 pilgrims inside. This was the beginning of the siege of Mecca.
The Siege of Mecca is a 2018 documentary film.
It has a runtime of 52 minutes.
The film was released in Germany on June 1, 2018.
The documentary covers events that began on November 20, 1979, at 5:30 in the morning.
At that time, hundreds of armed men took over the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | PBS America Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dirk van den Berg
- **Networks / Studios**: OutreMer Film, K2 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **HRH Prince Turki Al Faisal** as *Self*
- **Mark Gregory Hambley** as *Self*
- **Christian Prouteau** as *Self*
- **Christian Lambert** as *Self*
- **Ignace Wodecki** as *Self*
- **Paul Barril** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Siege of Mecca online?
The Siege of Mecca is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, PBS America Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Siege of Mecca worth watching?
The Siege of Mecca holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Siege of Mecca and when was it released?
The Siege of Mecca is a feature film with a runtime of 52 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Siege of Mecca?
The Siege of Mecca was directed by Dirk van den Berg.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Siege of Mecca — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/544064)

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