Stay Awake (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2002, Stay Awake is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Mohamed Salah Abu Saif, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Using his magical powers, Motma'en-a "jinni" who takes the shape of human and descends on one of Egypt's poor areas- tries desperately to make things better, only to be met with the government restrictions and the complicated reality.
Who’s in it. Stay Awake stars Mostafa Shaaban as Kamel, Dalia Mostafa, Samy ElAdl as Mutmaen Sultan and Khaled Saleh as Farghly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Stay Awake has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stay Awake page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay Awake tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay Awake (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stay Awake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stay Awake worth watching?
- Stay Awake holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stay Awake?
- Stay Awake stars Mostafa Shaaban, Dalia Mostafa, Samy ElAdl, Khaled Saleh and Caroline Khalil.
- When was Stay Awake released?
- Stay Awake was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.