The Originals (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2017, The Originals is a comedy, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Marwan Hamed, running about 120 minutes. “Al Asliayn” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Samir is the head of a small family and a bank employee and stable in his work, but separated after the decision to reduce the employment and then surprise that his bank balance zero and after days find a box with a mobile phone to meet a call changed his life by recruiting him to spy on people through an organization called The Originals.
Who’s in it. The Originals stars Maged El Kedwany as Samir, Khaled El Sawy as Roshdy, Menna Shalabi as Thorayya and Kinda Alloush as Mahetab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Originals has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $491.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Originals page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Originals tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Originals (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Originals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Originals worth watching?
- The Originals holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Originals?
- The Originals stars Maged El Kedwany, Khaled El Sawy, Menna Shalabi, Kinda Alloush and Mohamed Mamdouh.
- When was The Originals released?
- The Originals was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.