Date Wine (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Date Wine is a drama and history film directed by Radwan El-Kashef, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial 'other side'. The womenfolk, those too old and those too young are left behind... and as the years pass, only letters return, telling tales of loneliness and hard-times. A young man, Ahmed, grows-up under these surroundings and has to deal with being the de-facto man-in-charge; when several of the migrant workers return one day, everyone has to come to terms with things being forever changed.
Who’s in it. Date Wine stars Sherihan as Salma, Mohamed Nagati as Ahmed Mustafa Ismail, Abdullah Mahmoud and Hamdy Ahmed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Date Wine 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 Date Wine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Date Wine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Date Wine (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Date Wine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Date Wine worth watching?
- Date Wine holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Date Wine?
- Date Wine stars Sherihan, Mohamed Nagati, Abdullah Mahmoud, Hamdy Ahmed and Fayza Amasaib.
- When was Date Wine released?
- Date Wine was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.