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It's the mid-90's in Northern California and 13-year-old Pakistani-American Ilyas is facing a major crisis -- his parents yanked him out of his comfortable Islamic private school and now he has to face life at public school. Ilyas' fears about joining public school are made worse by insecurities due to his inescapable, prepubescent MUSTACHE. Ilyas hatches a hilarious plan to return to his old school -- but he must also learn to accept himself.
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Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome 1d
In order to enjoy Mustache, you just have to be willing to go back to the awkward teenage years of finding yourself — the often uncomfortable, sometimes profound, and always shifting time when the tickle of a prepubescent mustache can change the world. Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 4d
Sharply observed and charmingly nostalgic, this tender and heartfelt comedy tackles familiar themes of self-acceptance and teenage angst through a fresh cultural lens. Go to Full Review
Jared Mobarak Hey, Have You Seen ...? 4d
8/10
Mustache proves a heartwarming and inspirational example of the immigrant experience while also just embracing the comedy born from naïveté. You can’t help but be charmed by just how endearing this movie is. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 6d
4/5
Writer-director Imran Khan finds hilarious observations all the way through the story, and as it gets deeper under the skin, it also resonates beautifully. Go to Full Review
Kenneth R. Morefield 1More Film Blog Jul 26
3/4
A male, Muslim version of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Go to Full Review
Alisha Mughal The Asian Cut 08/02/2025
4/5
Khan directs his own script with impeccable comedic timing that he shrewdly balances against substantial ideas of what it means to grow up as a South Asian kid in America. Go to Full Review
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W B @RT36956754 20h I've been waiting all my life to see a film that represents me. Awkward, funny, a bit nostalgic, and wholesome. Cried, laughed, cringed, and all. See more Jibraan Q @RT43572484 20h We finally got a Muslim coming-of-age movie!! This is literally the type of story I’ve BEEN saying we NEED regarding our representation. And guess what? I went to the EXACT same school that the one in the movie is inspired by! I want Muslim characters who exist because their stories matter and Mustache is a story that matters. It’s a story that is very much for us, by us. See more Randa S @RT04685473 1d Brilliantly crafted! This coming of age movie resonated with my experience growing up caught between two worlds, and never feeling likely I truly belonged to either. Thank you Imran J. Khan for bringing this struggle to life with the perfect balance between soul and wit! See more Haaris A @RT28207695 1d Mustache hit surprisingly close to home for me. Growing up South Asian in North America, you become aware pretty early that certain things about your appearance can make you feel different. Hair, skin, facial features — things that are completely normal can somehow become insecurities when all you want to do is fit in. That’s what I loved about this movie. Beneath the Pakistani and Muslim experience is something incredibly universal: learning to be comfortable with how you look and, eventually, appreciating the things that make you different. It brought back memories of growing up, comparing yourself to everyone around you and caring way too much about how other people saw you. As you get older, you realize how much energy we spend trying to change or hide things that were never wrong with us in the first place. This movie is underrated and I recommend everyone to watch it!! See more K. Arsalaan A @RT57723493 1d Amazing movie!!! Great technical direction. Watched it twice with my family, and would do it again. Very rewatchable. See more Nadeem R @RT84769675 3d Mustache is one of the most genuine and heartfelt films I've seen in a long time. Imran Khan tells this story with so much care and authenticity that every moment feels real. Nothing is overdone, and that's what makes it so powerful. Every character brings something different to the story, and each one feels relatable in their own way. Whether you're Muslim and grew up navigating those experiences, or you've never lived them yourself, this film gives you a window into the lives and struggles of others with empathy and honesty. It's nostalgic, beautifully written, and a reminder that the best stories don't need to be loud to leave a lasting impact. Imran Khan has created something truly special. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis It's the mid-90's in Northern California and 13-year-old Pakistani-American Ilyas is facing a major crisis -- his parents yanked him out of his comfortable Islamic private school and now he has to face life at public school. Ilyas' fears about joining public school are made worse by insecurities due to his inescapable, prepubescent MUSTACHE. Ilyas hatches a hilarious plan to return to his old school -- but he must also learn to accept himself.
Director
Imran J. Khan
Producer
Christina Won, Jessica Sittig
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
MakeSay
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 31, 2026
Runtime
1h 21m