Everything Is Fine (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1937, Everything Is Fine is a comedy film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hailed as one of the greatest Egyptian comedies of all time, Everything Is Fine stars Egyptian theatre legend Naguib El Rihany as Salama, a humble office clerk whose routine bank-deposit errand quickly evolves into the adventure of a lifetime. After finding the bank closed and the streets seemingly swarming with thieves, Salama decides to place the company money in a safe at the luxurious Nefretiti Palace Hotel. But things go hilariously awry when the hotel manager mistakes him for an eagerly-awaited guest, the wealthy Prince Kandahar of Bloudestan. As in the early films of The Marx Brothers and other timeless screwball comedies of the 1930s, Everything Is Fine pokes fun at society's elite while taking viewers on a fast-paced comedic romp that will leave audiences of all ages feeling fine.
Who’s in it. Everything Is Fine stars Naguib Al Rihani as Salama, Raqiya Ibrahim, Raoheya Khaled as Nahid and Hussein Reyaad as Kindahar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Everything Is Fine 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 Everything Is Fine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everything Is Fine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everything Is Fine (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Everything Is Fine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Everything Is Fine worth watching?
- Everything Is Fine holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everything Is Fine?
- Everything Is Fine stars Naguib Al Rihani, Raqiya Ibrahim, Raoheya Khaled, Hussein Reyaad and Fouad Shafiq.
- When was Everything Is Fine released?
- Everything Is Fine was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.