Driven from Paradise (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, Driven from Paradise is a drama, comedy and fantasy film directed by Fatin Abdel Wahab, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The dervish Alish dies and is taken in a majestic procession to the cemetery. When he ascends to heaven to be judged, he discovers that the sum of his virtues equals the sum of his sins, so he's sent back to the living in order to test him and decide whether he should enter heaven or hell.
Who’s in it. Driven from Paradise stars Farid Shawqy as (الشيح عليش / إبراهيم, Samira Ahmed as أمينة, Mohammed Tawfik as السجين أبو سوسن and Nagwa Fouad as سنية - مالكة الكبارية, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Driven from Paradise 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 Driven from Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Driven from Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Driven from Paradise (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Driven from Paradise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Driven from Paradise worth watching?
- Driven from Paradise holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Driven from Paradise?
- Driven from Paradise stars Farid Shawqy, Samira Ahmed, Mohammed Tawfik, Nagwa Fouad and Tawfiq Al-Deqen.
- When was Driven from Paradise released?
- Driven from Paradise was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.