The Taqwacores

The Taqwacores

A powerful, original, and hilariously irreverent story of punk Islam in the USA and the discovery of oneself within the confines of religion.

5.3 /10 9 votes
January 24, 2010 1h 23m Released

Storyline

Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo, New York. His new "un-orthodox" housemates soon introduce him to Taqwacore: a hardcore, Muslim punk-rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. 'The Taqwacores' deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America.

Key Information

Director Eyad Zahra
Writers Michael Muhammad Knight
Studio Rumanni Filmworks
Rating 5.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Noureen DeWulf

Noureen DeWulf

Rabeya

Jim Dickson

Gas Station Bully

Volkan Eryaman

Volkan Eryaman

Amazing Ayyub

Denise George

Dee Dee Ali

Bobby Naderi

Bobby Naderi

Yusef

Dominic Rains

Dominic Rains

Jehangir Tabari

Anne Leighton

Anne Leighton

Lynn

Frequently Asked Questions

The Taqwacores was released on January 24, 2010.

The runtime of The Taqwacores is 1h 23m.

The Taqwacores is a Action, Comedy, Drama, Music movie.

The Taqwacores has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Taqwacores is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Taqwacores was directed by Eyad Zahra.

The main cast of The Taqwacores includes Noureen DeWulf, Jim Dickson, Volkan Eryaman.

The Taqwacores is originally in English.