The Choice (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1970, The Choice is a mystery film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. When a free-spirited sailor is found murdered, his twin brother--a famous novelist--is the prime suspect. Investigators uncover a possible liaison between the dead sailor and the writer's wife, and also learn that Sayed's successful fictions owed much to the inspiration of his brother Mahmoud's adventurous life. Just as the evidence against the novelist seems overwhelming, Mahmoud turns up alive. But why are the twins never seen together...?
Who’s in it. The Choice stars Ezzat Al Alaily as Sayed / Mahmoud, Seif El Dine, Mahmoud el-Meliguy and Soad Hosny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Choice 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 The Choice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Choice tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Choice (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Choice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Choice worth watching?
- The Choice holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Choice?
- The Choice stars Ezzat Al Alaily, Seif El Dine, Mahmoud el-Meliguy, Soad Hosny and Youssef Wahby.
- When was The Choice released?
- The Choice was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.