The Lunatics Nest (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, The Lunatics Nest is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Adel Sadeq, running about 205 minutes. “The Lunatics Nest” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sherif (Mohammed Najm) wants to marry Amani (Laila Alawi), but her father Gad Al-Haq Metwally Owais (Hassan Abdeen) requires that her sister Tahani (Mimi Gamal) to marry first because she is older. Amani agrees with Sharif to deny and act as someone coming to her sister's speech. Can they complete their marriage, will the plan succeed?
Who’s in it. The Lunatics Nest stars Mohamed Negm as شريف, Hassan Abdeen as جاد الحق متولي عويس شبرا, Mimi Gamal as تهانى and Layla Olwy as امانى, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Lunatics Nest 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 The Lunatics Nest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lunatics Nest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lunatics Nest (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lunatics Nest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lunatics Nest worth watching?
- The Lunatics Nest holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lunatics Nest?
- The Lunatics Nest stars Mohamed Negm, Hassan Abdeen, Mimi Gamal, Layla Olwy and Mazhar Abol Naga.
- When was The Lunatics Nest released?
- The Lunatics Nest was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 205 minutes.