Where can I watch The Winter of Discontent (2013)?

In GB, The Winter of Discontent is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Winter of Discontent worth watching?

The Winter of Discontent holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Winter of Discontent?

The Winter of Discontent stars Amr Waked, Farah Youssef, Salah Hanafy, Moataz Mosallam and Tamer Abdel Hamid.

When was The Winter of Discontent released?

The Winter of Discontent was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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The Winter of Discontent (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2013, The Winter of Discontent is a drama film directed by Ibrahim ElBatout, running about 96 minutes. “The Pain That Caused a Fury” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Amr is a 35 year old man who wakes up one day to a very different Egypt. Amr rarely leaves home as he works from his place designing software. It is January 25, 2011 and Amr starts the day with news of protests all over Cairo and marches leading to Tahrir square. Something tells him that these protests will lead to major political change. Farah, a woman in her early 30’s, is a news anchor on Egyptian television. The news Farah gives her audience is very different from the news presented online or on international news channels.

Who’s in it. The Winter of Discontent stars Amr Waked as Amr, Farah Youssef as Farah, Salah Hanafy as Adel and Moataz Mosallam as Moataz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Winter of Discontent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Winter of Discontent page.

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

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Winter of Discontent (2013)?: In GB, The Winter of Discontent is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Winter of Discontent worth watching?: The Winter of Discontent holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Winter of Discontent?: The Winter of Discontent stars Amr Waked, Farah Youssef, Salah Hanafy, Moataz Mosallam and Tamer Abdel Hamid.
When was The Winter of Discontent released?: The Winter of Discontent was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.