Family Secrets (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, Family Secrets is a drama film directed by Hany Fawzy, running about 111 minutes. “The first Egyptian film about Homosexuality” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Family secrets is the first Egyptian movie openly discussing homosexuality. "Based on a true story", Marwan who is a homosexual goes through a spiral of despair after coming out to his sister who gets him to seek to understand and treat his homosexuality, he now has to deal with religion, society and psychiatrists and gets tested to the limits
Who’s in it. Family Secrets stars Mohammad Mahran as Marwan, Salwa Mohamed Ali as Mother, Hassan Kreidli as Mazen and Bassant Shawqi as Omnia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Family Secrets has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Secrets tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Secrets (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Secrets change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Family Secrets worth watching?
- Family Secrets holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Family Secrets?
- Family Secrets stars Mohammad Mahran, Salwa Mohamed Ali, Hassan Kreidli, Bassant Shawqi and Tarek Soliman.
- When was Family Secrets released?
- Family Secrets was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.