Widow Wanted (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, Widow Wanted is a drama and comedy film directed by Essa Karama, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One of Ahmed's relatives dies and leaves him a huge fortune to inherit, but on one condition, which is to search for a widow to marry, and he continues to search again and again for someone suitable for the task.
Who’s in it. Widow Wanted stars Nadia Lotfi as Suad, Hassan Youssef as Ahmed Al-Bakhshundi, Yousuf Shaaban as Mounir and Mohamed Awad as Hussein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Widow Wanted 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 Widow Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Widow Wanted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Widow Wanted (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Widow Wanted change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Widow Wanted worth watching?
- Widow Wanted holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Widow Wanted?
- Widow Wanted stars Nadia Lotfi, Hassan Youssef, Yousuf Shaaban, Mohamed Awad and Tawfiq Al-Deqen.
- When was Widow Wanted released?
- Widow Wanted was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.