# Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2016)

> An abducted boy transforms a dream of becoming a warrior into a courageous struggle for freedom against a society built on greed and injustice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/211581

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, History
- Director: Ayman Jamal, Khurram H. Alavi
- Cast: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, China Anne McClain, Ian McShane, Jacob Latimore, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, Fred Tatasciore, Mick Wingert, Thomas Ian Nicholas
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3576728/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, inspirational, dramatic, family movie night, inspirational viewing

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