'Honeymoonish': Inside the picture-perfect locations that set stage for Netflix's Kuwaiti rom-com film

The Kuwaiti film 'Honeymoonish' provides a subtle exploration of Arab culture
A glimpse into the filming spots of Netflix's romantic comedy 'Honeymoonish' (@netflix)
A glimpse into the filming spots of Netflix's romantic comedy 'Honeymoonish' (@netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The honeymoon period is often a time for newlyweds to celebrate their marriage and spend time together, but that isn't the case for our lead couple in Netflix's upcoming film 'Honeymoonish', which is set to premiere on April 30, 2024.

Under Elie Semaan's direction, the story centres on Hamad (Mahmoud Boushahri) and Noor (Nour Al Ghandour), a newlywed couple spending their honeymoon.

Due to their divergent personalities and expectations, however, their honeymoon becomes a series of hilarious miscommunications.

Amidst a humorous romantic background, the film delves into Arab culture and presents a visually striking locations, as seen in the trailer, leaving viewers curious about the location of filming. 

Lebanon

Nour Al Ghandour and Mahmoud Boushahri in a still from 'Honeymoonish' (@netflix)
Mahmoud Boushahri and Nour Al Ghandourin a still from 'Honeymoonish' (YouTube/@netflix))

According to The Cinemaholic, the majority of the movie's filming occurs in Lebnon and its capital, Beirut.

Lebanon, home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is a democratic republic with a unique style of parliamentary democracy known as confessionalism, where representatives from certain religious groups are disproportionately allocated to higher positions.

With nearly 7,000 years of history, Lebanon is the third-smallest nation in the Middle East, with its unique blend of modernity and tradition, Christianity and Islam.

Furthermore, a forest reserve called Cedars of God served as the location for a few of the movie's scenes.

The reserve, well-known for its magnificent cedar trees, provides a beautiful and picturesque vista that accentuates the natural beauty of the region.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

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The comedic film exposes concealed complexities within the relationship of newlyweds (YouTube/@netflix)

Some portions of the movie were also recorded in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Situated along the southern border of Kuwait Bay, overlooking the Persian Gulf, this metropolis serves as the hub of the emirate's politics, culture, and economy.

It is home to the majority of Kuwaiti corporations and institutions, including the Seif Palace, government offices, and government facilities.

The climate of the city is a hot desert, consisting of moderate, brief winters and extremely scorching, very prolonged summers.

Also, the city is home to nearly 3 million inhabitants. During the summer, it is one of the world's warmest cities.

How to stream 'Honeymoonish?'

'Honeymoonish' is about a newly married couple who realize that they are an odd couple on their honeymoon (YouTube/@NetflixMENA)
Honeymoonish is the first Kuwaiti film to be shot in Lebanon (YouTube/@NetflixMENA)

You may get a Netflix subscription to immerse yourself in the hillarious world of Noor and Hamad.

The standard plan with advertisements costs $6.99/month. The standard plan without advertisements costs $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.

'Honeymoonish' trailer



 

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