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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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Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 2d
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 ...? 2d
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 4d
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
Andrew Parker The Gate 11/12/2023
9/10
A winning and emotionally balanced coming of age comedy, Imran J. Khan’s first feature Mustache is among the finest teen movies of the modern era, right alongside the works of Kelly Fremon Craig. Go to Full Review
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Nadeem R @RT84769675 21h 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 Kristopher F @RT73234743 1d There’s something wonderful about a film that curates not only a casually beautiful nostalgia of the 90’s, but also the open and visceral challenges of adolescence through the lens of honesty and comedy. It doesn’t happen often, this kind of film, but it has happened with Mustache. The film will have you laughing and likely remembering how this all to familiar time in life has it’s own pressures, decisions, and realizations that feel like they are everything; and become the core memories you take with you. The Direction and Performances are so true, and voiced that they (I think), are timeless. I love this film. I had the pleasure of being the Prop Master for Imran’s Film and it’s only fitting to admit that I both genuinely laugh and cry every time I’ve watched it, and I hope you will too. See more Amber Y @RT76112361 1d Growing up south asian in the 80s and 90s, this movie brought back waves of nostalgia and emotion. Set in the mid-'90s Pakistani-American community, it follows Ilyas as he's thrown from a sheltered Islamic school into the social chaos of public school, forced to reconcile his family's expectations with his own awkward, unfolding sense of self. It's funny and specific rather than sappy, and it finds real feeling in the small, universal indignities of adolescence. It's funny and specific rather than sappy, and it finds real feeling in the small, universal indignities of adolescence. Highly recommend! See more Haniya M @RT41761517 1d I can’t explain how much this movie hit for us brown kids in America. Writing was on point, and Meesha nailed that Ami role. The fact that our kids are going to relate to this too as Islamic School kids is gold lol. See more Imran J K @RT78532661 1d As the writer and director of the film, I thought Mustache was fantastic. I would highly recommend! See more Forge X @RT13879666 1d One of the funnest coming of age movies I’ve seen. I really loved the awkward energy of the film and how funny and relatable it was. Highly recommend if you want a good laugh and a dose of 90s nostalgia. 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