The Guest (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, The Guest is a drama film directed by Hadi El Bagoury, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man is invited for dinner with the family of Dr. Yehia Hussein Al-Tijani at the invitation of Yehia's lovestruck daughter. But Yehia is under a lot of pressure ever since his bold opinions put a target on his back, which turns the dinner into a stirring debate between Yehia and his guest.
Who’s in it. The Guest stars Khaled El Sawy as Yahya Hussain Al-Tijani, Ahmed Malek as Osama, Jamila Awad as Farida and Sherine Reda as Mimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Guest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guest (2019)?
- In US, The Guest is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Guest worth watching?
- The Guest holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guest?
- The Guest stars Khaled El Sawy, Ahmed Malek, Jamila Awad, Sherine Reda and Maged El Kedwany.
- When was The Guest released?
- The Guest was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.