Black February (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.3

Black February poster

Released in 2013, Black February is a comedy and drama film directed by Mohamed Amin, running about 116 minutes.

What it’s about. Hassan is a college professor and his brother Tarek is a chemist who ends up working at a pickle factory. When tragedy strikes, both brothers consider either leaving the country with their families or marrying their children off to wealthy spouses.

Who’s in it. Black February stars Khaled Saleh as حسن, Tarek Abdel Aziz as صلاح, Mayar ElGheity as ريم and Edwerd, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black February has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black February page.

If you liked it. Fans of Black February tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Black February (2013)?
In US, Black February is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Black February worth watching?
Black February holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Black February?
Black February stars Khaled Saleh, Tarek Abdel Aziz, Mayar ElGheity, Edwerd and Soliman Eid.
When was Black February released?
Black February was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.