The Green Prince

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The Green Prince

PG-13

2014

1h 35m

Documentary

Biography

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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)

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.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 14, 2014

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

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.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 13, 2014

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Geoffrey Macnab

Independent (UK)

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.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 12, 2014

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D.W. Mault

CineVue

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.

Rated: 1/5

Apr 3, 2019

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Steve Erickson

Gay City News

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.

Feb 16, 2018

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Paul Chambers

Movie Chambers

"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.

Rated: B

Jan 25, 2015

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Andrea A

Due to mysterious reasons, all streaming services blocked THE GREEN PRINCE in Brazil. May this be a kind of censorship??? 🤨

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/30/25

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Jerod S

The story is incredible - the documentary doesn't really do it justice.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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zaira t

Amazing, Beautiful and brave story...

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07/31/24

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E M

Gripping , an amazing story of redemption

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12/09/23

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NE M

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/06/23

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Audience Member

An amazing story about two amazing human beings. If this film doesn't restore your faith in humanity then nothing will.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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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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