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Americanish

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Welcome to America: Where dreams come true...ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, Americanish highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations. Americanish invites viewers into the home and lives of three marriage-aged women as they navigate the often turbulent waters of romance, culture, career, and family. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera. Set in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. Americanish delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both.
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Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru 10/18/2023
A clunky, cheesy and contrived misfire. Go to Full Review Jeff Mitchell Phoenix Film Festival 10/07/2023
2.5/4
This breezy, charming rom-com centers on a serious concern for American women since the 1970s, balancing career and marriage. Go to Full Review Monique Jones Common Sense Media 10/06/2023
4/5
A heartfelt, diverse film about love and life... Go to Full Review Nuha Hassan Film Cred 07/20/2023
Zawahry’s Americanish has so many elements that elevate the story and bring in a positive ending for all of the characters. Go to Full Review Joey Morona Cleveland Plain Dealer 04/05/2022
A celebration of love, life and culture, the film exudes joy and hope. Whats more American than that? Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 10/10/2021
3.5/4.0
Watch out, America. Iman K. Zawahry is talented. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Di Z 10/08/2023 Americanish was refreshing and it gave us something that has been missing for a long time A GOOD ROMCOM!!!. The best part about it is that the film is a rom com but updated. The update isn't just because it's an immigrant story. It isn't just because these are Muslim American women. The update is that these women want more out life even as they're seeking love. And, the true romance is self-love. I enjoyed the fact that these were 3 very different yet very strong women who had hopes dreams and respect for themselves. I think one of the things that we as Americans we have to remember is the fact that this country is about all of the different people that makes up it's colorfulness. The movie have some of the traditional romantic comedy set ups and thankfully the talented director and cast gave us great payoffs and a few surprises. I hope this movie gets a wider release. See more Denise B 08/20/2023 So many important, powerful messages within this film labeled "rom-com" but is so much more than that. Addresses the pressures women face regarding the outdated role expectations society places upon us. Mixtures of political, cultural and racial issues in this lovely story of four women family make it endearing to watch. See more Heather Z 08/20/2023 You so rarely see movies this good in the theaters any more ! It is a romantic comedy with and ending that had me grinning. I really loved it- highly recommend. See more Read all reviews
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Iman K. Zawahry

Director

David Rasche

Jim

George Wendt

Douglas Smarts

Anuja Joshi

Archana

Ajay Naidu

Jawad

Lillete Dubey

Khala

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Synopsis Welcome to America: Where dreams come true...ish. A break from the traditional romantic comedy, Americanish highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations. Americanish invites viewers into the home and lives of three marriage-aged women as they navigate the often turbulent waters of romance, culture, career, and family. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera. Set in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. Americanish delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both.
Director
Iman K. Zawahry
Producer
Paul V. Seetachitt, Maddie Shapiro, Roy Wol, Iman K. Zawahry, Aizzah Fatima
Screenwriter
Iman K. Zawahry, Aizzah Fatima
Production Co
Sony Pictures, Autonomous Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m
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