The Terrorist (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, The Terrorist is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Nader Galal, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Ali Abd-El-Zaher is a member of an Islamic radical group which has been launching attacks against the government and the society under the orders of the spiritual leader Brother Saif. Ali manages to assasinate an officer, but as he escapes from the authorities he gets hit by a car driven by Sewsan, the daughter of a respected Muslim family living in the Maadi district. Sewsan's father who is a surgeon and his family take care of the injured terrorist who then tries to conceal the truth about his personality, such as his dislike of music, unveiled women and Western life styles.
Who’s in it. The Terrorist stars Adel Emam as Ali Abdel-Zaher / Mustafa Abdel-Rahman, Sherine as سوسن, Mohamed El Dafrawi as د. فؤاد مسعود and Mustafa Metwalli as هاني, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Terrorist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Terrorist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Terrorist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terrorist (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Terrorist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Terrorist worth watching?
- The Terrorist holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Terrorist?
- The Terrorist stars Adel Emam, Sherine, Mohamed El Dafrawi, Mustafa Metwalli and Ahmad Rateb.
- When was The Terrorist released?
- The Terrorist was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.