The Open Door (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1963, The Open Door is a drama and romance film directed by Henry Barakat, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the novel by Latifa al-Zayyat, which explores a middle-class Egyptian girl's coming of age against the background of the growing Egyptian nationalist movement before the 1952 Egypt revolution.
Who’s in it. The Open Door stars Saleh Selim as Hussein Amer, Faten Hamamah as Laila, Mahmoud Moursy as Fouad and Hassan Youssef as Essam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Open Door 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 Open Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Open Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Open Door (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Open Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Open Door worth watching?
- The Open Door holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Open Door?
- The Open Door stars Saleh Selim, Faten Hamamah, Mahmoud Moursy, Hassan Youssef and Shwikar.
- When was The Open Door released?
- The Open Door was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.