Ibn Hamidu (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Ibn Hamidu is a comedy film directed by Fatin Abdel Wahab, running about 94 minutes. “Son of Hamido” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ebn Hameedo is an undercover police officer who arrives with his colleague Hassan at a fishing area near Suez where drug trafficking is practiced. They meet two sisters, Azeeza, the younger, and Hameeda, the older maiden. They rent a room in their father’s house and fall in love with the two girls. Their love could have led to marriage had it not been for al-Baaz Effendi who wanted to marry Azeeza and tried to get rid of Hassan. Al-Baaz is also involved in the narcotics business. so they track him down in order to catch the rest of the gang.
Who’s in it. Ibn Hamidu stars Ismail Yasseen as ابن حميدو, Ahmed Ramzy as حسن, Hind Rostom as عزيزة and Abdel Fattah Al-Qosari as الريس حنفي, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ibn Hamidu 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 Ibn Hamidu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ibn Hamidu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ibn Hamidu (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ibn Hamidu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ibn Hamidu worth watching?
- Ibn Hamidu holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ibn Hamidu?
- Ibn Hamidu stars Ismail Yasseen, Ahmed Ramzy, Hind Rostom, Abdel Fattah Al-Qosari and Zeinat Sedki.
- When was Ibn Hamidu released?
- Ibn Hamidu was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.