---
title: "The Taqwacores"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-taqwacores-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 46062
imdb_id: "tt1308165"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Taqwacores (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-taqwacores-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Taqwacores is a 2010 film adaptation of the 2003 novel of the same name by Michael Muhammad Knight. Directed by Eyad Zahra, the film stars Bobby Naderi, Dominic Rains, and Noureen Dewulf, with additional cast members including Maytha Alhassen. The story follows Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student who moves off-campus to live with a group of unconventional Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new housemates introduce him to Taqwacore, a hardcore Muslim punk-rock scene. As time passes, the living room functions as a mosque during the day and hosts punk parties at night, deeply influencing the household. Ultimately, Yusef is impacted by the movement as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies while dealing with the complexities of being young and Muslim in the United States. The 2010 release incorporates elements of action, comedy, drama, and music, running for one hour and twenty-three minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | OVID, Flix Premiere | Hoopla, Fawesome, Filmtap | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Flix Premiere, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Filmtap | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla, Filmtap | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Filmtap | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eyad Zahra
- **Networks / Studios**: Rumanni Filmworks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Noureen DeWulf** as *Rabeya*
- **Jim Dickson** as *Gas Station Bully*
- **Volkan Eryaman** as *Amazing Ayyub*
- **Denise George** as *Dee Dee Ali*
- **Bobby Naderi** as *Yusef*
- **Dominic Rains** as *Jehangir Tabari*
- **Anne Leighton** as *Lynn*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Taqwacores online?
The Taqwacores is currently available to watch or stream on OVID, Flix Premiere, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Taqwacores worth watching?
The Taqwacores holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Taqwacores and when was it released?
The Taqwacores is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2010. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Taqwacores?
The Taqwacores was directed by Eyad Zahra.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Taqwacores — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46062)
- [The Taqwacores (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Taqwacores_(film))
- [The Taqwacores (2010) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1308165/)
- [The Taqwacores (2010) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-taqwacores/10024221/credits/)
- [Cast: Movie - The Taqwacores - 2010 - موقع السينما](https://elcinema.com/en/work/2005401/cast)

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