Leila Khaled - Actor Profile

Leila Khaled

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
9Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 9, 1944
Birth Place: Haifa, Palestine

About Leila Khaled

Leila Khaled is a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leila Khaled reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Leila Khaled's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leila Khaled remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Children of the Revolution, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Leila Khaled Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leila Khaled's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Children of the Revolution (2011) movie poster
★6.7

Children of the Revolution: Inspired by the student revolutions of 1968, two women in Germany and Japan set out to plot world revolution as leaders

Children of the Revolution

2011•Documentary
★6.2
Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War (1971) movie poster
★6.2

Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War: On their way back from the Cannes Film Festival in 1971, filmmakers Wakamatsu Koji and Adachi Masao visited Lebanon to m

Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War

1971•Documentary
★6.0
Leila Khaled: Hijacker (2005) movie poster
★6.0

Leila Khaled: Hijacker: Leila Khaled was the first woman to hijack a plane. In 1969, she showed her grenades to the terrified passengers by orde

Leila Khaled: Hijacker

2005•Documentary
★6.0
Tell Your Tale, Little Bird (1993) movie poster
★6.0

Tell Your Tale, Little Bird: Seven militant women (fedaiyat) of the revolutionary generation tell the story of the Palestinian resistance through acc

Tell Your Tale, Little Bird

1993•Documentary
★0.0
Hijack (2007) movie poster
★0.0

Hijack: Documentary. September 1970: a BOAC flight with 20 school children on board was hijacked in the name of a Palestinian gu

Hijack

2007•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leila Khaled.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Stitching Palestine herself Flop Similar →
2012 Stars of Orion: Japanese Martyrs for Palestine - Flop Similar →
2011 Children of the Revolution Self Hit Similar →
2007 Hijack Self Flop Similar →
2005 Leila Khaled: Hijacker Self Average Similar →
1993 Jamila's Mirror Her self Flop Similar →
1993 Tell Your Tale, Little Bird Self Average Similar →
1971 Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War - Average Similar →
N/A Hijas de la Nakba - Flop Similar →

Leila Khaled - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leila Khaled?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leila Khaled is "Children of the Revolution" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Leila Khaled acted in?

Leila Khaled has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leila Khaled?

Other notable films include "Red Army/PFLP: Declaration of World War", "Leila Khaled: Hijacker", and "Tell Your Tale, Little Bird".