The Traveller (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2009, The Traveller is a drama film directed by Ahmed Maher, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Love, passion, responsibility and loss follow a man over the course of half a century in this powerful drama from Egypt. In 1948, Hassan (Khaled El Nabawy) is working his first day on the job for a telegraph company when he has to deliver a telegram to Noura (Cyrine Abdelnour), a beautiful woman who is waiting on a ship docked in the harbor. The message is from Noura's fiancé, but when Hassan sees her, he acts on an impulse, and by the end of the day he's slept with Noura. In 1973, Hassan crosses paths with Noura again; her brother is in the hospital, and Hassan happens to meet Nadia, the beautiful woman's daughter who he may have fathered. And in 2001, elderly Hassan (now played by Omar Sharif) visits Cairo and meets Ali, Nadia's son, and both are taken aback at the similarities between them.
Who’s in it. The Traveller stars Omar Sharif as Hassan, Khaled El Nabawy as Young Hassan, Cyrine Abdel Nour as Nora / Nadia and Amr Waked as Fuad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Traveller sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Traveller page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Traveller tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Traveller (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Traveller change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Traveller worth watching?
- The Traveller holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Traveller?
- The Traveller stars Omar Sharif, Khaled El Nabawy, Cyrine Abdel Nour, Amr Waked and Basma.
- When was The Traveller released?
- The Traveller was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.