Photocopy (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 7.6

Photocopy poster

Released in 2017, Photocopy is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tamer Ashry, running about 91 minutes. “Why dinosaurs became extinct?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mahmoud is man in his late 50s, who owns a photocopying store. When he comes across a topic about dinosaurs, he becomes obsessed with searching for the causes of its extinction, which leads him to rediscover love, friendship, paternity and the real meaning of life.

Who’s in it. Photocopy stars Mahmoud Hemida as Mahmoud, Sherine Reda as Safia, Bayoumi Fouad as Hosni and Ahmed Dash as Abd El Aziz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Photocopy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Photocopy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Photocopy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Photocopy (2017)?
In US, Photocopy is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Photocopy worth watching?
Photocopy holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Photocopy?
Photocopy stars Mahmoud Hemida, Sherine Reda, Bayoumi Fouad, Ahmed Dash and Farah Youssef.
When was Photocopy released?
Photocopy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.