Dark Waters (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, Dark Waters is an action, drama, crime and romance film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 104 minutes. “Struggle in the Pier” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ragab, a poor sailor, returns home to Alexandria after three years of absence, during which he tried to save money to marry his one true love, Hamedah. But there's trouble on the harbor, and with an old friend.
Who’s in it. Dark Waters stars Omar Sharif as Ragab, Hussein Reyaad as Mamdouh's Father, Faten Hamamah as Hamedah and Aziza Helmy as Mamdouh's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dark Waters 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 Dark Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Waters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Waters (1956)?
- In US, Dark Waters is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Waters worth watching?
- Dark Waters holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Waters?
- Dark Waters stars Omar Sharif, Hussein Reyaad, Faten Hamamah, Aziza Helmy and Ahmed Ramzy.
- When was Dark Waters released?
- Dark Waters was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.