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Ish
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Imran Perretta. With Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana, Avin Shah.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Twelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how ‘letting go’ can be the hardest part of growing up.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwelve-year-old best friends, Ish and Maram wrestle to hold onto their friendship, in the wake of a traumatic police stop & search. As the ripples take hold, the boys…
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Release snapshot for Ish.
MoviHero lists July 31, 2026 as the release date for Ish. Imran Perretta is the listed director. The listed cast includes Farhan Hasnat as Ish, Yahya Kitana as Maram, Avin Shah as Naeem, Sudha Bhuchar as Nanu. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateJuly 31, 2026
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 29m
DirectorImran Perretta
CastFarhan Hasnat as Ish, Yahya Kitana as Maram, Avin Shah as Naeem, Sudha Bhuchar as Nanu
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Is Ish right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Ish runs 1h 29m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 3 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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