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David & Layla

Play trailer Poster for David & Layla R,  2006,  1h 48m,  Comedy/ Drama/ Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 53% 19 Reviews Tomatometer 43% 5,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
53% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 43% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
A Jewish man and a Muslim woman must overcome family and religious obstacles to find love with each other.
David & Layla

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Critics Consensus

Earnest and well-intentioned, "David & Layla" stumbles over itself too often to achieve its goals.

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Ruthe Stein San Francisco Chronicle Mar 7, 2008
2/4
Jay Jonroy, who wrote and directed David & Layla, has come up with some potentially funny material that doesn't quite work. Go to Full Review
Jeff Shannon Seattle Times Oct 5, 2007
2.5/4
Anyone can grasp the issues explored in Jonroy's comedy, and occasional missteps are easily forgiven when something new (along with a feast of great-looking food) is being brought to the table. Go to Full Review
Richard Nilsen Arizona Republic Sep 20, 2007
1.5/5
David and Layla is proof, if proof be needed, that good intentions just aren't enough. Go to Full Review
Harvey S. Karten Film Journal International Feb 19, 2008
The picture takes its time in developing momentum; once attained, it becomes a watchable, optimistic cri de coeur. Go to Full Review
Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Feb 15, 2008
2.5/4
The road to formulaic romantic-comedy complications and ethic clichs is paved with good intentions in first-time filmmaker Jay Jonroy's cross-culture love story, which might as well be called My Big Fat Kurdish Wedding. Go to Full Review
Kam Williams NewsBlaze Feb 11, 2008
2.5/4
My Big Fat Muslim Wedding! Go to Full Review
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Jay Jonroy

Director

David Moscow

David Fine

Shiva Rose

Layla

Callie Thorne

Abby

Peter Van Wagner

Mel Fine

Polly Adams

Judith Fine

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David & Layla

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Movie Info

Synopsis A Jewish man and a Muslim woman must overcome family and religious obstacles to find love with each other.
Director
Jay Jonroy
Producer
Jay Jonroy
Screenwriter
Jay Jonroy
Production Co
Newroz Films, Films International Corporation
Rating
R (Brief Drug Material|Some Language|Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$120.8K
Runtime
1h 48m
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