Mohammad Bakri
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Mohammed Bakri (also credited as Mohammad Bakri, 1953-2025) was a popular Palestinian actor, director and playwright. He began to act in theatre in 1976. During his career, he worked with many directors such as Costa-Gavras, Amos Gitai, Rashid Masharawi, Saverio Costanzo, Michel Khleifi and Annemarie Jacir. His sons Saleh, Ziad and Adam Bakri are also actors.
Mohammad Bakri Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mohammad Bakri reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mohammad Bakri's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Mohammad Bakri's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Shelter, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mohammad Bakri Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mohammad Bakri's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mohammad Bakri has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All That's Left of You | Older Sharif | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Upshot | Suleiman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Cairo Conspiracy | General Al Sakran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Stranger | Abu Adnan | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Strange Cities Are Familiar | Ashraf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Tower | Grandpa Lufti (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | In His Place | Mohammad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wajib | Abu Shadi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Assassin | Ashani | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inertia | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Warren | Abu Mahmoud | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Blackness | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Giraffada | Hassan | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Savior | Herod - Devil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Wild Horses | Ashraf | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Water | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Salt Fisherman | The Fisherman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Flowers of Kirkuk | Old Sherko | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Sense of Morning | Mahmoud | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Weddings and Other Disasters | Sergio Bauer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Zindeeq | M. | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Laila's Birthday | Abu Laila | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Lark Farm | Nazim | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Nuzhat al-Fuad | Ezra - Kahiri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Private | Mohammad B. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Olive Harvest | Raeda's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Il bambino di Betlemme | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | In Search of Peace | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Desperado Square | Avram Mandabon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Body | Abu Yusef | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | 1948 | Self (interviewer) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Sous les pieds des femmes | Amin 1996 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Milky Way | Mahmud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Haifa | Haifa | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tale of the Three Jewels | Aida's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Scar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Mummy Lives | Alexatos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Double Edge | Mustafa Shafik | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Beyond the Walls II | Issan | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cup Final | Ziad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Shelter | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rami og Julie | Rami's Cousin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Death Before Dishonor | Gavril | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Esther | Mordecai | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Beyond the Walls | Issan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hanna K. | Selim Bakri | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | La maison de la mémoire | Abdel Al | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fellow Travellers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Fairuz | Yussef | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Fly Little Bird | Abdullah Sharif | Flop | Similar → |
Mohammad Bakri - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mohammad Bakri?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mohammad Bakri is "Shelter" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mohammad Bakri acted in?
Mohammad Bakri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mohammad Bakri?
Other notable films include "Sous les pieds des femmes", "Rami og Julie", and "Desperado Square".