Ali Baba's Cinema (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Ali Baba's Cinema is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Ahmed El Gendy, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the 1950s cinema screenings in Cairo's sha'abi quarters, this double feature includes a space odyssey and a farm animal protector.
Who’s in it. Ali Baba's Cinema stars Ahmed Mekky as حزلئوم / حبش / برابر, Amy Samir Ghanem as بدارة, Hesham Ismail as وجمنتين / عشماوى and Lotfy Labib as انتوسيت / الكلب ماكس, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ali Baba's Cinema has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M 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 Ali Baba's Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ali Baba's Cinema tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ali Baba's Cinema (2011)?
- In US, Ali Baba's Cinema is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ali Baba's Cinema worth watching?
- Ali Baba's Cinema holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ali Baba's Cinema?
- Ali Baba's Cinema stars Ahmed Mekky, Amy Samir Ghanem, Hesham Ismail, Lotfy Labib and Mohamed Shahin.
- When was Ali Baba's Cinema released?
- Ali Baba's Cinema was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.