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The Green Prince

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After his arrest, Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founder of Hamas, becomes an informant for the Israeli secret service.
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The Green Prince doesn't answer all the questions it raises, but it's still timely, gripping -- and ultimately uplifting -- viewing.

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Mark Kermode Observer (UK) 12/14/2014
3/5
It's a remarkable story, told with slick thriller flair, focusing increasingly on the interdependence of its subjects, who chose personal morality over political rhetoric, with isolating results. Go to Full Review
Donald Clarke Irish Times 12/13/2014
3/5
Schirman, a young Israeli film-maker, has gotten hold of an extraordinary espionage story and - how could he not? - turned it into an undeniably gripping documentary. Go to Full Review
Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) 12/12/2014
3/5
Depending on your perspective, Nadav Schirman's troubling documentary is either a story about heroism and friendship or a study in extreme treachery and bad faith. Go to Full Review
D.W. Mault CineVue 04/03/2019
1/5
Here lies an intriguing story that calls to mind John Le Carré at his murky best, yet what we are given is the self justification and propaganda. Go to Full Review
Steve Erickson Gay City News 02/16/2018
The truths "The Green Prince" reveals about family, friendship, and betrayal don't only matter on the West Bank and its artistry will live on even if peace between Israel and Hamas is eventually accomplished. Go to Full Review
Paul Chambers Movie Chambers 01/25/2015
B
"The Green Prince" is a dramatized documentary based on Yousef's autobiography, "Son of Hamas." And, while I don't particularly care for reenactments, I do believe Israeli filmmaker Nadav Schirman did an excellent job of bringing Yousef's story to film. Go to Full Review
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Andrea A Aug 30 Due to mysterious reasons, all streaming services blocked THE GREEN PRINCE in Brazil. May this be a kind of censorship??? 🤨 See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Dec 30 The story is incredible - the documentary doesn't really do it justice. See more zaira t 07/31/2024 Amazing, Beautiful and brave story... See more NE M 11/06/2023 Excellent depiction of a double agent's experience on both sides of the Israeli/ Palestinian wall. Eye opening with respect to the corruption on both sides. See more 09/11/2016 An amazing story about two amazing human beings. If this film doesn't restore your faith in humanity then nothing will. See more 02/06/2016 One of the best documentaries ever! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After his arrest, Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a founder of Hamas, becomes an informant for the Israeli secret service.
Director
Nadav Schirman
Producer
John Battsek, Simon Chinn, Nadav Schirman, Britta Meyermann, Omri Uzrad
Screenwriter
Nadav Schirman
Distributor
Music Box Films
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$257.8K
Runtime
1h 35m
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