عسكر في المعسكر (2003): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2003, عسكر في المعسكر is a komödie film directed by Mohamed Yassin, running about 109 minutes. “Soldier In The Camp” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Khedr discovers that he is wanted for vendetta by Metwally, one of his fellow soldiers and his friend in the Security central camp. He escapes from his friend who would never kill, yet is pushed by his uncle to avenge the death of his father. Khedr’s father marries him to his cousin and fiancée Sa’deyya hastily to be able to get a leave of marriage and get away from his avenger. The newlyweds seek refuge in his, twenty years absent, uncle Hassan’s flat in Cairo. His mistress, who is a belly dancer, throws them out of the flat and tries to attract Sa’deya to belly dancing. In the final confrontation between Khedr and Metwally the latter discovers that his uncle wants to seize the heritage and renounces the whole idea. The uncle is arrested and the newlyweds become actually married after their great escape.

Who’s in it. عسكر في المعسكر stars Mohamed Henedi as Kheder, Lekaa El Khamisy as Saadia, Maged El Kedwany as Metwally Al-Zanati and Salah Abdallah as Hassan Collonia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, عسكر في المعسكر has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch عسكر في المعسكر page.

If you liked it. Fans of عسكر في المعسكر tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.