Masameer: The Movie
| Masameer: The Movie | |
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| Directed by | Malik Nejer |
| Screenplay by | Malik Nejer |
| Story by | Malik Nejer Abdulaziz Almuzaini |
| Based on | Masameer by Malik Nejer |
| Produced by | Abdulaziz Almuzaini |
| Starring | Malik Nejer Shahad Alahmari Abdulaziz Almuzaini |
| Edited by | Malik Nejer |
| Music by | Saleh Hadad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Vox Cinemas (theaters) Netflix |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes[2] |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Language | Arabic |
Masameer: The Movie (Arabic: مسامير: الفيلم) is a 2020 Saudi Arabian adult animated superhero comedy film directed by Malik Nejer (in his directorial debut) and written by Nejer & Abdulaziz Almuzaini.[3] It is based on the web series Masameer created by Malik Nejer.[4] It is the first animated film made entirely in Saudi Arabia.[5]
Plot
When a deliveryman arrives to a house, Saltooh meets a man who says that their house will be demolished for lowering estate prices, causing pollution and being a general nuisance. They plan to build a restroom. In the house, Trad is seen putting Saad under a test which Saad lasted for 3 hours and 20 minutes until quitting. When Saltooh told the two their house is going to be demolished, their house was demolished.
They ended up being homeless. Saltooh and Saad say that they have struggles with Saad saying that he was a MIT graduate and he hasn't done anything meaningful until now and Saltooh saying that his mother calls him seeing if he has got a job, married someone and has children. They met an overweight man who looks in trash bins for treasure, the man found a Rolex, and a scooter complete with a helmet. After that, the three tried to search in a bin, but they were unlucky as they only found junk. But as it turns out, they are only looking in the bin for something to eat.
Meanwhile, a woman named Dana who was passionate about Artificial Intelligence was building a prototype for a robot named Fazzee who helps people, the prototype was initially a success, but the robot ended up accidentally destroying a car. Tomorrow, Saltooh, Saad and Trad create their own costume and grab weapons to fight the man. Saad ends up throwing the spear to him, and winning the battle.
They looked in the bin, Trad found a letter saying that they're invited to the Society of Heroes with Extraordinary Abilities. Trad decided to call their group the Three Gorooms. Dana wakes up and watches the TV. She hears that Dr. Adel tell news report that the Society of Heroes with Extraordinary Abilities is accepting applications and tryouts at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center with Dr. Adel saying that the world will always need more superheroes.
At the Convention and Exhibition Center, Trad explains that superheroes are respected by citizens. A man explains a people wearing superheroes. He also explains a tent where Dr. Adel hosts applications. Trad tell that they don't need an costume to join the Society of Superheroes with Extraordinary Abilities and that Dr. Adel will judge them by appearance but they get rejected by Dr. Adel because no costume, They get kicked out by security.
Voice cast
- Shahad Alahmari as Dana
- Yousef Aldakheel as Satam
- Lama Alfard as Dana's Mom / Reporter
- Abdulaziz Almuzaini as Dana's Dad / Fazeea
- Malik Nejer as Saltooh
- Mazroa Almazroa as Saleh / Captain Manteqi / Rbeaan
- Hamad Almutaani as Emam
- Shaalan Alshaalan as Sulaiteen
- Abdulaziz Alshehri as Bandar / Manea
- Riyad Alsalhani as Non
- Sulaiman Alnazha
Release
It was released on January 9, 2020, in Arab theaters.[6] Its international premiere was on March 19, 2020, on Netflix.[7]
As of March 2023, the film was removed from Netflix. But was eventually bought back in 2024.
Future
On September 16, 2020, Myrkott Animation Studio signed a 5-year exclusivity deal with Netflix to produce shows and movies focused on Saudi society with a focus on producing more of Masameer.[8][9] Masameer County Season 2 premiered on March 2, 2023, on its platform.[10]
References
- ^ Wit, Alex Dudok de (2020-04-17). "A Hit Across The Arab World, 'Masameer: The Movie' Is Now On Netflix". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Masameer: The Movie (12) | BBFC". www.bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
- ^ Laguna, Ray. "2020: Masameer: The Movie | Animación para adultos" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ Fonseca, Bruna Garcia (2020-03-26). "Saudi animated comedy film out on Netflix". Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Masameer the Movie is coming to Netflix following its success in theaters - About Netflix". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Netflix to stream Saudi animation film 'Masameer the Movie'". BroadcastPro ME. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Netflix signs deal with Saudi Arabia animator Myrkott, creator of Masameer cartoons". Al Arabiya English. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- ^ "Netflix inks five-year deal with Saudi animation studio - Arabian Business". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
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