Factory Girl (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2013, Factory Girl is a drama and romance film directed by Mohamed Khan, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Hiyam, a young factory worker, lives in a lower-middle-class neighbourhood, along with her co-workers. She is clearly under the spell of Salah, the factory's new supervisor. Believing that love can transcend their class differences, Hiyam relentlessly pursues a dream of the pair being together. However, when a pregnancy test is discovered in the factory premises, her immediate family and close friends accuse her of sinning. Hiyam decides not to defend herself and pays an enormous price in a society that fails to accept her.

Who’s in it. Factory Girl stars Yasmine Raeis as Hayam, Hani Adel as Salah, Salwa Khattab as Eida and Maha Abdallah, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Factory Girl 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 Factory Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Factory Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Factory Girl (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Factory Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Factory Girl worth watching?
Factory Girl holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Factory Girl?
Factory Girl stars Yasmine Raeis, Hani Adel, Salwa Khattab, Maha Abdallah and Salwa Mohamed Ali.
When was Factory Girl released?
Factory Girl was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.