Americanish Explained

Americanish is a 2021 American comedy film written by Aizzah Fatima and Iman Zawahry, directed by Zawahry and starring Fatima, Salena Qureshi, Shenaz Treasury, Lillete Dubey, Mohammed Amer, Ajay Naidu, Godfrey, Kapil Talwalkar, George Wendt and David Rasche.

Cast

• Lillete Dubey as Khala
• Aizzah Fatima as Sam Khan
• Salena Qureshi as Maryam Khan
• Shenaz Treasury as Ameera
• George Wendt as Douglas Smarts
• Ajay Naidu as Jawad
• David Rasche as Jim
• Mohammed Amer as Zane
• Godfrey as Gabriel Jackson
• Kapil Talwalkar as Shahid

Release

The film premiered at CAAMFest on May 23, 2021.^[1] In January 2023, Sony Pictures International Productions acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.^[2]

Reception

The film has a 71% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on seven reviews.^[3]

Joey Morona of The Plain Dealer gave the film a positive review and wrote, "A celebration of love, life and culture, the film exudes joy and hope. What’s more American than that?"^[4]

Sabina Dana Plasse of Film Threat rated the film an 8 out of 10 and wrote that it "examines the good and bad aspects of tradition while exposing the need for acceptance in society."^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yee. Lawrence. 'Americanish' Trailer: Watch the First Muslim Rom-Com Directed by an American Muslim Woman (Exclusive). May 11, 2021. TheWrap. February 28, 2023.
2. Web site: Sony Pictures International Productions Picks Up Iman Zawahry Comedy 'Americanish'. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar. 11 January 2023. 23 August 2023.
3. Web site: Americanish. Rotten Tomatoes. February 28, 2023.
4. News: Morona. Joey. 'Americanish' offers a both familiar and refreshing take on the modern rom-com. April 5, 2022. The Plain Dealer. February 28, 2023.
5. Web site: Plasse. Sabina Dana. Americanish. October 23, 2021. Film Threat. February 28, 2023.