The Insult (2017)
Kernel Score: 84% · 469 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 2017-09-14
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch The Insult
- Stream: Philo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After an emotional exchange between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee escalates, the men end up in a court case that gets national attention.
The Insult parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Insult (2017) follows an escalating dispute between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee that turns into a national court case.
- Violence & scariness: Some — An emotional physical altercation between the two men escalates into a legal and political firestorm, without depicting extreme violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Ziad Doueiri
Cast
- Adel Karam as Tony Hanna
- Kamel El Basha as Yasser Abdallah Salameh
- Diamand Abou Abboud as Nadine Wehbe
- Rita Hayek as Shirine Hanna
- Christine Choueiri as Manal Salameh
- Talal Jurdi as Talal
- Camille Salameh as Wajdi Wehbe
- Julia Kassar as Judge Colette Mansour
- Rifaat Torbey as Samir Geagea
- Carlos Chahine as Judge Chahine
The Insult FAQ
Is The Insult good?
The Insult has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 469 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Insult?
In the US you can stream The Insult on Philo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is The Insult OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Insult (2017) follows an escalating dispute between a Lebanese Christian and a Palestinian refugee that turns into a national court case.
What movies are like The Insult?
If you liked The Insult, try The Unforgivable, Street Flow, Above the Rim and The Enforcer.