The Ring Road (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2010, The Ring Road is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Tamer Ezzat, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. In a country where corruption has reached epidemic levels, an investigative journalist tries to reveal the corruption of a medical mogul whose corruption caused the death of dozens without blame. Essam has a daughter who has kidney failure and has been affected by the filters made by this mogul's factory. On another front, Essam is in a stale marriage caused by the daughter's sickness and finds himself lured by an attractive seductress. Things become more complicated when the daughter's sickness becomes fatal and he can't cover the expenses of the transplant. Essam is faced with a deep moral question.should he become corrupt himself in order to save his daughter's life? and how can he save his marriage and reputation along the way?

Who’s in it. The Ring Road stars Nedal El Shafel as Essam Noreddein, Samia Asaad as Yasmine, Phedra as Amira and Sayed Ragab as Adel.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Ring Road has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ring Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ring Road tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ring Road (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ring Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Ring Road worth watching?
The Ring Road holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Ring Road?
The Ring Road stars Nedal El Shafel, Samia Asaad, Phedra and Sayed Ragab.
When was The Ring Road released?
The Ring Road was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.