Best Times (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Best Times is a drama film directed by Hala Khalil, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Ahla el-Awqat (The Best of Times) tells the story of a successful middle-aged woman (Salma, played by Hanan Tork) who is left to live with her step father after a not-so-tragic accident that claims the life of her mother. Salma goes on a quest to find out the identity of the sender of mystery letters and packages. One letter includes a picture of her and her two best friends from school (played by the Hend Sabry and Menna Shalaby), whom she has not seen for 14 years. Reunited, the girls embark on the quest of finding the identity of the sender.
Who’s in it. Best Times stars Hanan Turk as Salma, Hend Sabry as Yusreya, Amr Waked as Hisham Jalal and Khaled Saleh as Ibrahim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Best Times has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Best Times page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Times tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Times (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Best Times change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Best Times worth watching?
- Best Times holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Best Times?
- Best Times stars Hanan Turk, Hend Sabry, Amr Waked, Khaled Saleh and Menna Shalabi.
- When was Best Times released?
- Best Times was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.