Sunset and Sunrise (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1970, Sunset and Sunrise is a drama, romance and history film directed by Kamal El Sheikh, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. In the wake of the Cairo Fire, Essam feels guilty for betraying his friend Samir by messing around with his wife Madiha. Essam decides to take revenge on Madiha's father who pressured him to marry her to avoid a scandal.
Who’s in it. Sunset and Sunrise stars Soad Hosny as Madeha, Rushdy Abaza as Essam, Mahmoud el-Meliguy as Azmi and Ibrahim Khan as Samir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Sunset and Sunrise has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sunset and Sunrise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sunset and Sunrise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sunset and Sunrise (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sunset and Sunrise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sunset and Sunrise worth watching?
- Sunset and Sunrise holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sunset and Sunrise?
- Sunset and Sunrise stars Soad Hosny, Rushdy Abaza, Mahmoud el-Meliguy, Ibrahim Khan and Salah Zulfakar.
- When was Sunset and Sunrise released?
- Sunset and Sunrise was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.