A short guide for readers worldwide: what the film is, where it stands now (as of October 31, 2025), and concrete steps you can take to see or bring it to your country.
Directed by Annemarie Jacir • Starring Jeremy Irons, Hiam Abbass, Saleh Bakri
Why this film matters
Palestine 36 dramatizes the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt in historic Palestine — a turning point that large parts of the world still misunderstand. Director Annemarie Jacir aims to connect that past to the present. The film has been widely discussed at festivals and is Palestine’s official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards (International Feature).
Where you can (and can’t yet) watch it — clear status (global)
WATERMELON PICTURES has it on their platform now!
- Known theatrical release: United Kingdom theatrical release listed for October 31, 2025.
- Streaming / VOD: Not available yet on major global streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max) or for digital rental/purchase in most territories as of October 31, 2025.
- Territory availability: Rights and distribution are still rolling out territory-by-territory; Mexico and many other countries do not yet show available release dates.
Bottom line: You can watch it on the Watermelon Pictures website via subscription. It costs $ 4.97 per month.
The earliest way most audiences will see it is via festival screenings, special theatrical bookings, or when a local distributor picks it up for theatrical/VOD release — likely in the months after the UK rollout.
Practical steps: How to see it in your country (do this now)
- Contact the distributor or sales agent and request a screening. Distributors and sales agents track direct requests; multiple requests from different cities/countries show audience demand and can speed up a release in your territory.Useful links (start here):
- Ask your local art-house cinemas and festivals to schedule it. Send the short template below to cinema programmers and festival directors — many will respond if they see community demand.
- Follow aggregator pages and set alerts. Bookmark the film on JustWatch for your country — it updates automatically when the film becomes available for streaming or digital rental in your region.JustWatch — Palestine 36 (example listing)
- Share and raise awareness. Share the trailer and article links on social media; tag distributors, festivals, and cinema programmers. Public demand helps secure distribution.
Contact message templates (copy & paste)
Use these ready messages when contacting distributors, cinemas, or festival organizers.
To Distributor / Sales Agent (email or web form):
To: [distributor email/web form]
Subject: Request for theatrical screening/release of “Palestine 36” in [Country / City]
Hello,
I am writing to request information on the release of Palestine 36 (dir. Annemarie Jacir) in [Country]. The film premiered at TIFF and has a UK release on October 31, 2025. Many in my community want to see it — would your company consider a theatrical screening, festival booking, or digital release in [Country / City]?
If possible, please share any plans or timeframes for distribution in our territory and the best way to submit a request for a local screening.
Thank you,
[Your name]
[City, Country]
[Optional: phone / organization]
Subject: Programming request — “Palestine 36” (Annemarie Jacir)
Hello,
I’d like to request that your cinema/festival consider screening Palestine 36 by Annemarie Jacir. The film addresses the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt and is receiving festival attention — it’s a historically important film that our community wants to see.
Could you let me know if you can program it or if I should contact a distributor directly? I can help coordinate local interest and promotion.
Thank you,
[Your name]
[City, Country]
Why this film matters — a brief reminder
Palestine 36 revisits an under-reported chapter of history: the 1936 revolt that shaped the modern political landscape in Palestine and beyond. Films like this build context and empathy — both essential in public debate about complex geopolitical issues. That is why distribution matters: seeing it in different countries expands collective understanding.
Quick reference (links)
- Watermelon Pictures — film page
- Lucky Number — sales/catalogue
- IMDb — Palestine 36
- YouTube — Official Trailer
- JustWatch — use your country to track availability
