7 Days in Heaven (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, 7 Days in Heaven is a comedy film directed by Fatin Abdel Wahab, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1960s Egypt, a humble flower seller from Alexandria is drawn into a journalist's social experiment: to impersonate a millionaire’s daughter and spend a week living among Cairo’s elite, exposing the stark divide between classes in a rapidly modernizing society.
Who’s in it. 7 Days in Heaven stars Nagat Al-Saghera as Karawana / Hoda, Hassan Youssef as Hussein Mahmoud, Amin Elheneidy as Uncle Amin/ Ahmed El Tanbashawy and Adel Emam as Shukry the journalist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 7 Days in Heaven 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 7 Days in Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of 7 Days in Heaven tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 7 Days in Heaven (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 7 Days in Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 7 Days in Heaven worth watching?
- 7 Days in Heaven holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 7 Days in Heaven?
- 7 Days in Heaven stars Nagat Al-Saghera, Hassan Youssef, Amin Elheneidy, Adel Emam and Youssef Fakhr El Din.
- When was 7 Days in Heaven released?
- 7 Days in Heaven was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.