Synopsis
A documentary about the simultaneously unifying and divisive effects of Afghanistan's version of the TV talent show format on its society. It focuses on "Afghan Star" which airs on the Tolo TV channel in Afghanistan.
Scores
Overall Score
41.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
31.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
28.7%
Review Aggregate
85.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 60 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, political, uplifting. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotpoliticalupliftingstylizedemotionalsurrealthought-provokingsuspensefulcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habib Amiri | 2009 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Setara Hussainzada | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Rafi Naabzada | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Hameed Sakhizada | 2009 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Lema Sahar | 2009 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count62
Rotten Tomatoes audience score77.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes1,026
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $102,115 | $149,340 |
| International | 2009 | $10,794 | $15,786 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $112,909 | $165,126 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $55,375 | $80,984 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $949,000 | $1,387,885 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $304,000 | $444,591 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $3,874,000 | $5,665,612 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $8,278,000 | $12,106,334 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $51,058 | $74,670 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $13,511,433 | $19,760,076 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $90,000 (est) | $131,622 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $540,000 | $789,734 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $943,000 | $1,379,110 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $1,873,000 | $2,739,208 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $11,638,433 | $17,020,868 |
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