We Only Live Once (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, We Only Live Once is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Simon Saleh, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Amal decides to move from Cairo to Saloum in an attempt to escape the memories of her fiancé's death in a car accident. She meets the playboy teacher Hani, who was transferred to Saloum as punishment for his disrespect and misconduct. They develop feelings for each other that turn into love.
Who’s in it. We Only Live Once stars Yousra as أمل, Adel Emam as هاني, Ali Al Sharif as بكري حارس المدرسة and Zein El Ashmawy as الدكتور طارق, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, We Only Live Once has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Only Live Once page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Only Live Once tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Only Live Once (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Only Live Once change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Only Live Once worth watching?
- We Only Live Once holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Only Live Once?
- We Only Live Once stars Yousra, Adel Emam, Ali Al Sharif, Zein El Ashmawy and Ahmed Abaza.
- When was We Only Live Once released?
- We Only Live Once was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.