West Bank Story

West Bank Story

A little singing, a little dancing, a lot of hummus.

Directed by Ari Sandel

200521 min6.6 / 10

A lighthearted musical comedy that uses a Romeo-and-Juliet romance between rival falafel vendors to playfully satirize conflict and celebrate love and food.

A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of competing falafel stands in the West Bank... David, an Israeli soldier, falls in love with the beautiful Palestinian cashier, Fatima, despite the animosity between their families' dueling restaurants. Can the couple's love withstand a 2000-year-old conflict and their families' desire to control the future of the chickpea in the Middle East?

Questions people ask

  • Does West Bank Story end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is West Bank Story easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is West Bank Story sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is West Bank Story scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is West Bank Story violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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Rarity21

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Surprise51

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Love50

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