Al-Majhoul (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1984, Al-Majhoul is a thriller and drama film directed by Ashraf Fahmy, running about 90 minutes. “The Unknown” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At an isolated Canadian area Madiha lives with her mother; they run a small motel after they immigrated from Egypt when the mother got divorced. Madiha doesn't know that she has a brother in Cairo named Nagi, And she hate the way they make their living by sedating the few customers who arrive to the motel, steal their money and using their deaf/mute servant to get ride of the bodies in the near by lake. Nagi arrives to Canada after his father dies trying to locate his mother and sister, he arrives to the motel and checks in hiding his personality trying yo get to know his mother first and understand why his father didn't want him to have anything to do with her..
Who’s in it. Al-Majhoul stars Sanaa Gamil as Om Nagy, Naglaa Fathy as Madiha, Ezzat Al Alaily as Nagy and Adel Adham as The Deaf Servant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Al-Majhoul has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Al-Majhoul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Al-Majhoul tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Al-Majhoul (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Al-Majhoul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Al-Majhoul worth watching?
- Al-Majhoul holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Al-Majhoul?
- Al-Majhoul stars Sanaa Gamil, Naglaa Fathy, Ezzat Al Alaily, Adel Adham and Somaya El Alfy.
- When was Al-Majhoul released?
- Al-Majhoul was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.