Contender: The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)

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The Voice of Hind Rajab was added to this list based on the following criteria: Festival Award (Sundance, Audience Award)

Type of Contender: Limited

Contender Factor: 69.3 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Writers: Kaouther Ben Hania

Stars: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel

Techs: Kaouther Ben Hania (Ed); Juan Sarmiento G. (Ci); Amine Bouhafa (Mu)

Distributor: Watermelon

Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Ben Hania (1:0 – 2023)

Rating: 0.5 out of 10

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Drama

Length: 1h 29m

MPAA Rating: Unrated

Rating: 5 out of 10

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Venice (25)

Release Date: Dec. 4, 2025

Rating: 14.25 out of 15

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 84

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%

Rating: 44.75 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: TBD

IMDb Rating: 8.6

Box Office Tally: $67,992

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 4.8 out of 15

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