Hysteria (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1998, Hysteria is a drama film directed by Adel Adeeb, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Zain, a graduate of the Higher Institute of Music, lives with his mother, his brother Ramzi and his sister Houria, who suffers from living conditions after the death of their father 15 years ago, and while the family refuses to marry the neighbor of their neighbor, Rizk, Zain welcomes his belief that they love each other sincerely. Poor physical condition and his desperate attempts to work on the subway as a singer in front of passers-by or working with a submerged orchestra, Fawzia bint Radwan Pasha is in love with Zain but her rich father refuses to marry Zain poor.
Who’s in it. Hysteria stars Ahmad Zaki as Zein, Abla Kamel as Wdad, Sherif Mounir as Ramzy and Samy ElAdl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hysteria 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 Hysteria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hysteria tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hysteria (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hysteria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hysteria worth watching?
- Hysteria holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hysteria?
- Hysteria stars Ahmad Zaki, Abla Kamel, Sherif Mounir, Samy ElAdl and Mohamed Lotfi.
- When was Hysteria released?
- Hysteria was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.