The Egg and the Stone (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1990, The Egg and the Stone is a comedy and drama film directed by Ali Abdel-Khalek, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A philosophy teacher finds himself and his ethics surrounded by a corrupt society, and as he's mistaken for an exorcist and fortune-teller. He uses logic and psychological tricks to practice wizardry, until he masters it and controls people, meanwhile losing his ethics.
Who’s in it. The Egg and the Stone stars Ahmad Zaki as Mustataa, Maaly Zayed, Fouad Khalil as Taroota and Mamdouh Wafi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Egg and the Stone 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 Egg and the Stone page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Egg and the Stone tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Egg and the Stone (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Egg and the Stone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Egg and the Stone worth watching?
- The Egg and the Stone holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Egg and the Stone?
- The Egg and the Stone stars Ahmad Zaki, Maaly Zayed, Fouad Khalil, Mamdouh Wafi and Abd Allah Mishrif.
- When was The Egg and the Stone released?
- The Egg and the Stone was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.