Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1949, Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady is a comedy, fantasy and music film directed by Henry Barakat, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour (Farid Al Atrache) change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie (Samia Gamal) in this sweet comedy. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.
Who’s in it. Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady stars Samia Gamal as Kahramana / Semsema, Farid Al-Atrash as Asfour, Lola Sedki as Aleya and Ismail Yasseen as Bou'ou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady worth watching?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady stars Samia Gamal, Farid Al-Atrash, Lola Sedki, Ismail Yasseen and Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi.
- When was Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady released?
- Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.