Cairo (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1942, Cairo is a comedy, drama and music film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 101 minutes. “There's never been a pyramid scheme like this!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Reporter Homer Smith accidently draws Marcia Warren into his mission to stop Nazis from bombing Allied Conwoys with robot-planes.
Who’s in it. Cairo stars Jeanette MacDonald as Marcia Warren, Robert Young as Homer Smith, aka Juniper Jones, Ethel Waters as Cleona Jones, Marcia's Maid and Reginald Owen as Philo Cobson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Cairo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cairo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cairo tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cairo (1942)?
- In US, Cairo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cairo worth watching?
- Cairo holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cairo?
- Cairo stars Jeanette MacDonald, Robert Young, Ethel Waters, Reginald Owen and Grant Mitchell.
- When was Cairo released?
- Cairo was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.