Raya and Sakina (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1953, Raya and Sakina is a drama and crime film directed by Salah Abu Seif, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Dramatic rendition of a real life crime wave that terrorized the city of Alexandria, Egypt, between the years 1920 and 1922. Women are disappearing without a trace in what looked like the work of a serial killer. Being Egypt's first ever case of serial killings, the police is relentless and assigns the case to their best inspector. He traces the leads to sisters Raya and Sekina, but it becomes a race against time before they kill again.
Who’s in it. Raya and Sakina stars Negma Ibrahim as Raya, Zouzou Hamdy El-Hakim as Sekina, Farid Shawqi and Anwar Wagdi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Raya and Sakina 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 Raya and Sakina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raya and Sakina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raya and Sakina (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raya and Sakina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raya and Sakina worth watching?
- Raya and Sakina holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raya and Sakina?
- Raya and Sakina stars Negma Ibrahim, Zouzou Hamdy El-Hakim, Farid Shawqi, Anwar Wagdi and Shukri Sarhan.
- When was Raya and Sakina released?
- Raya and Sakina was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.