An Egyptian Story (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, An Egyptian Story is a fantasy and drama film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suffers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the final scenes of his latest film. After being flown to England for evaluation, it's determined that Yehia must undergo emergency surgery. Fact and fiction blend seamlessly—with healthy doses of cleverly absurdist fantasy—as the film explores the various personalities and forces that have made Yehia (and Youssef Chahine) the man he has become.
Who’s in it. An Egyptian Story stars Soheir El-Bably as the mother, Nour El-Sherif as Yehia, Yousra as Amal and Magda El Khatib as the sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, An Egyptian Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Egyptian Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Egyptian Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Egyptian Story (1982)?
- In US, An Egyptian Story is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Egyptian Story worth watching?
- An Egyptian Story holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Egyptian Story?
- An Egyptian Story stars Soheir El-Bably, Nour El-Sherif, Yousra, Magda El Khatib and Gumball Williams.
- When was An Egyptian Story released?
- An Egyptian Story was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.