Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- gentle
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The orphan protagonist discovers a ghost in a haunted house, and their friendship develops into a mentoring relationship.
The plot explicitly centers on the boy's sneaky plans, aided by his ghostly friend.
The haunted house initiates the supernatural encounter, but the ghost becomes a friend and mentor instead of an enemy.
The orphan child's relationship with the ghost provides support and contributes to his success.
Films like Bara El Manhag, and why
Casper
Shared family-friendly fantasy comedy, child protagonist, and warm friendship with a supernatural companion.
The Sixth Sense
Shared gentle ghost story, child-centered emotional development, and comedic supernatural premise.
The Kid
Shared whimsical coming-of-age fantasy, eccentric mentor figure, and comforting emotional tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- Amr Salama
- Release Date
- 2021-12-09
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Omar Sherif
- Maged El Kedwany
- Ruby
- Donia Maher
- Ahmed Khalid Saleh
- Ahmed Amin
- Asmaa Aboul Yazeed
- Amgad ElHaggar
- Mohamed Diab
- Ahmed Abdel Hadi
Common questions
- What is Bara El Manhag about?
- An audacious orphan finds an unexpected friend and mentor in the ghost haunting a forbidden house.
- What is Bara El Manhag like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bara El Manhag as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Bara El Manhag violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bara El Manhag.
- Which films are like Bara El Manhag?
- Films with a similar feel include Casper, The Sixth Sense, and The Kid.
- How long is Bara El Manhag?
- Bara El Manhag runs 101 minutes.
