Cairo Time (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Cairo Time is a drama and romance film directed by Ruba Nadda, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.
Who’s in it. Cairo Time stars Patricia Clarkson as Juliette Grant, Alexander Siddig as Tareq Khalifa, Elena Anaya as Kathryn and Amina Annabi as Yasmeen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cairo Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cairo Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cairo Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cairo Time (2009)?
- In US, Cairo Time is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cairo Time worth watching?
- Cairo Time holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cairo Time?
- Cairo Time stars Patricia Clarkson, Alexander Siddig, Elena Anaya, Amina Annabi and Tom McCamus.
- When was Cairo Time released?
- Cairo Time was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.