Why Does the Sea Laugh (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1995, Why Does the Sea Laugh is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mohamed Kamel Al Qalyoubi, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Hussein is in a state of extreme depression because of the boring routine of work and the pressures of life he faces as an employee, husband and brother, decides to escape from the reality of his work and his family, go out to the street without a goal to know the master who provides a place to stay, and while roaming recognize Naima One of the teams roams the streets and falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. Why Does the Sea Laugh stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as Hussain, Nahla Salama, Shawqi Shamekh and Mohammad Lotfi as Saeed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Why Does the Sea Laugh has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Does the Sea Laugh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Does the Sea Laugh tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Does the Sea Laugh (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Does the Sea Laugh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Does the Sea Laugh worth watching?
- Why Does the Sea Laugh holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Does the Sea Laugh?
- Why Does the Sea Laugh stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Nahla Salama, Shawqi Shamekh, Mohammad Lotfi and Nagah El-Mogui.
- When was Why Does the Sea Laugh released?
- Why Does the Sea Laugh was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.