The Land (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1970, The Land is a drama film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from Abdel Rahman Al-Sharqawi's well-known novel of the same name, this classic film by Egyptian master Youssef Chahine was eight years in the making. Chronicling a small peasant village's struggles against the careless inroads of the large local landowner, The Land shows why political oppression does not necessarily lead to a sense of solidarity among the disinherited
Who’s in it. The Land stars Hamdy Ahmed as Mohammad Effendi, Yehia Chahine as Hassuna, Ezzat Al Alaily as Abd El-Hadi and Ali ElSherif as Diab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Land sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Land (1970)?
- In US, The Land is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Land worth watching?
- The Land holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Land?
- The Land stars Hamdy Ahmed, Yehia Chahine, Ezzat Al Alaily, Ali ElSherif and Mahmoud el-Meliguy.