I’ve organized these movies based on age order, according to the age recommendations set by Common Sense Media (which you’ll find listed as “CSM age+” below).
However, at times I’ve found I need to add a couple of years to their suggested age range to find the right age for our kiddos to watch something–so just keep that in mind!
For those movies/shows that CSM had not rated, I’ve included the rating below and estimated based on that the age range. As always, preview to decide what works for your family, and please share in the forum if you know of other good ideas! Happy viewing!
Middle East
* Aladdin, 1992 version (G, CSM 6+)
* Wildest: Middle East (Rated 7+ on Amazon, Documentary series)
* The Prince of Egypt (PG, CSM 8+, Egypt)
* Joseph, King of Dreams (NR, CSM 8+, Egypt)
* Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (NR, CSM 8+, Egypt)
* Aladdin, 2019 version (PG, CSM 8+)
* Rick Steves’ Travel Series (G, CSM 8+, various episodes available on YouTube:)
* The Ten Commandments (G, CSM 9+, Egypt)
* Wadjda (PG, CSM 9+, Saudi Arabia, on Netflix)
* Children of Heaven (PG, CSM 10+, Iran)
* The Nativity Story (PG, CSM 10+, Israel)
* Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG, CSM 11+, Egypt)
* Fan of Amoory (PG, United Arab Emirates, on Netflix)
* Hajwala: The Missing Engine (TV-PG, United Arab Emirates, on Netflix)
* The Breadwinner (PG-13, CSM 11+, on Netflix, Afghanistan–keep in mind that this country isn’t always considered part of the Middle East)
* Sand Storm (PG, CSM 13+, Israel, on Netflix)
* Somebody Feed Phil, Season 1, Episode 1: Tel Aviv (TV-14, Israel, on Netflix)
* The Gospel of John (TV-14, Israel, on Netflix–other Gospels on Netflix as well)
* Born in Syria (TV-14, Syria, on Netflix)
* Born in Gaza (TV-14, Israel/Palestine, on Netflix)