The Seven Daughters (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film

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Released in 1961, The Seven Daughters is a drama and romance film directed by Atef Salem, running about 128 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of an iron-willed man who looks after his seven daughters after the death of their mother, as his three older daughters, Ahlam, Wedad, and Salwa, fall in love and suffer the agonies of it, only for their dad to try to save them the heartache.

Who’s in it. The Seven Daughters stars Soad Hosny as Salwa, Nadia Lotfi, Zizi El-Badrawy and Ahmed Ramzy as Samir, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seven Daughters page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Seven Daughters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Seven Daughters (1961)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Seven Daughters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Seven Daughters?
The Seven Daughters stars Soad Hosny, Nadia Lotfi, Zizi El-Badrawy, Ahmed Ramzy and Hussein Reyaad.
When was The Seven Daughters released?
The Seven Daughters was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.