Nahr Al-Khawf (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1988, Nahr Al-Khawf is a thriller and drama film directed by Mohamed Salah Abu Saif, running about 106 minutes. “Nahr Al-Khawf” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story revolves around a quarrel between three young men (Abdulrahman, Adel and Kamal) who were running over a girl walking in the street and between the parents of the girl. They are fans of Upper Egypt, and Abdul Rahman and his colleague get scared. They go to ride the river bus. The driver of the bus is not able to stand, and in the river bus a group of different human models, including the young mother who screams for fear of her children, three nurses and a lawyer who tells the kidnappers every moment of the punishment of these crimes, and the old man who pretends to August and goes against one of the nurses even during the kidnapping.
Who’s in it. Nahr Al-Khawf stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as عبدالرحمن كامل علي, Abla Kamel as كاميليا السعيد, Zeinab Wahby as نعيمة محمد علي and Qadria Kamel as رجوات السيد, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nahr Al-Khawf 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 Nahr Al-Khawf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nahr Al-Khawf tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nahr Al-Khawf (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nahr Al-Khawf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nahr Al-Khawf worth watching?
- Nahr Al-Khawf holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nahr Al-Khawf?
- Nahr Al-Khawf stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Abla Kamel, Zeinab Wahby, Qadria Kamel and Ahmad Seyam.
- When was Nahr Al-Khawf released?
- Nahr Al-Khawf was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.