Return to Haifa (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1982, Return to Haifa is a drama film directed by Kassem Hawal, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Return to Haifa is based on Kanafani’s novel the plot of which takes place in 1967, when Palestinian refugees living in the newly occupied territories had an opportunity to visit the places from which they had been expelled in 1948.
Who’s in it. Return to Haifa stars Hanane Hajj Ali as Safeyya, Paul Mattar as Said, Christine Schorn as Miriam and Munther Hilmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Return to Haifa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Haifa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Return to Haifa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Haifa (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Haifa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Haifa worth watching?
- Return to Haifa holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Return to Haifa?
- Return to Haifa stars Hanane Hajj Ali, Paul Mattar, Christine Schorn, Munther Hilmi and Jamal Soleiman.
- When was Return to Haifa released?
- Return to Haifa was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.