
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero(2016)
“The power of one”
Overview
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Director
Ayman Jamal
Studio
Barajoun Entertainment
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$2M
Cast

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
as Bilal (voice)

China Anne McClain
as Ghufaira (Teen) (voice)

Ian McShane
as Umayya (voice)

Jacob Latimore
as Bilal (Teen) (voice)

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
as Ghufaira / Hamama (voice)

Fred Tatasciore
as Charlatan Priest (voice)

Mick Wingert
as Safwan (voice)

Thomas Ian Nicholas
as Saad (voice)

Jon Curry
as Soheib (voice)

Michael Gross
as Okba (voice)

Al Rodrigo
as Abu Al-Hakam (voice)

Andre Robinson
as Bilal (Kid) (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Barajoun Entertainment • Resnick Interactive Development
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016).
What is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero about?▼
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Who directed Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?▼
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was directed by Ayman Jamal and released in 2016. It is a animation, action, adventure, history film.
How long is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?▼
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?▼
The cast of Bilal: A New Breed of Hero includes Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Bilal (voice), China Anne McClain as Ghufaira (Teen) (voice), Ian McShane as Umayya (voice), Jacob Latimore as Bilal (Teen) (voice), Cynthia Kaye McWilliams as Ghufaira / Hamama (voice) and more.
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