The Stories (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2026, The Stories is a drama, music and comedy film directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The Stories is a decades-spanning Egyptian family saga and love story set between the late 1960s and 1980s. The film follows Ahmed, a young man from a Middle-Class Cairo family who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. During the tense summer of 1967, as war looms over Egypt, he begins a pen-pal correspondence with an Austrian woman named Elizabeth (“Liz”). A semi-autobiographical film based on the director's parents and how they met.
Who’s in it. The Stories stars Nelly Karim as Fairouz, Amir El-Masry as Ahmad, Valerie Pachner as Elizabeth and Amr Abed as Lulu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stories tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stories (2026)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stories change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stories worth watching?
- The Stories holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stories?
- The Stories stars Nelly Karim, Amir El-Masry, Valerie Pachner, Amr Abed and Ahmed Kamal.
- When was The Stories released?
- The Stories was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.