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Wednesday 11 November

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1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Birmingham

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Twelve-year-old best friends Ish and Maram try to hold on to their friendship in the wake of a traumatic police stop and search.

Twelve-year-old best friends Ish and Maram, played by Farhan Hasnat and Yahya Kitana, are trying to hold on to their friendship after a traumatic police stop and search. As the effects of the encounter spread, the boys attempt to make sense of the men they are becoming and of what it means to let go as they grow up. Set in the United Kingdom, Imran Perretta’s drama also features Sudha Bhuchar as Nanu, Avin Shah as Naeem, Joy Crookes as Samira, Arman Mohammed as Zakie, Is’Haaq Hasan Haque as Afzal and Hasnain Shah as Cheydan.

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Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Farhan Hasnatas Ish
  • Yahya Kitanaas Maram
  • Avin Shahas Naeem
  • Sudha Bhucharas Nanu
  • Joy Crookesas Samira
  • Arman Mohammedas Zakie
  • Is’Haaq Hasan Haqueas Afzal
  • Hasnain Shahas Cheydan
  • Zubin Varlaas Hanan
  • Stefan Mihalacheas Lifeguard
  • Sagar Aryaas Mr. Ahmed
  • Stuart Whelanas Police

Photos: TMDB

Director
Imran Perretta
Written by
Imran Perretta, Enda Walsh
Countries
United Kingdom
Studios
Good Chaos, Calculus Media, BFI, BBC Film, Home Team, Out of Order, Primal Pictures

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 29 minutes
Language
English
In UK cinemas
From 27 November 2026

Questions

How long is Ish?

1 hour 29 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 49 minutes.

Where can I see Ish?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Ish in?

Ish is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.

Who is in Ish?

Farhan Hasnat plays Ish, with Yahya Kitana, Avin Shah, Sudha Bhuchar, Joy Crookes and Arman Mohammed.

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