Lust (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2011, Lust is a drama film directed by Khaled El Hagar, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. “Lust” takes us into the lives of the inhabitants of a marginalised street in Alexandria, Egypt, before the revolution. Each character is isolated in their fierce, yet fragile dreams, including Umm Shooq, who has deserted her wealthy family to marry the man she loves. She has settled into a life of poverty when an unexpected challenge forces her to make the most difficult decision of her life. (from dohafilminstitute.com)
Who’s in it. Lust stars Sawsan Badr as Fatma, Ahmed Azmy as Hussin, Mohamed Ramadan and Ruby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lust 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 Lust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lust (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lust worth watching?
- Lust holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lust?
- Lust stars Sawsan Badr, Ahmed Azmy, Mohamed Ramadan, Ruby and Salwa Mohamed Ali.
- When was Lust released?
- Lust was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.