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Midnight story (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1964, Midnight story is a thriller film directed by Essa Karama, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. In a dramatic atmosphere, the film tells the story of a family whose members suffer greatly, as the head of the family, "Shaker", forces his daughter to marry the man he chose, even though she loves someone else. In addition, "Samiha", Shaker's wife, is sick and paralyzed. In his desire to improve the situation, Shaker asks for a new secretary to help his wife, and from here things become very complicated as "Ibtisam" is appointed to the job. Shaker begins to doubt everyone around him except Ibtisam, and refuses to take medicine from anyone except her, so the events take a new dramatic turn.

Who’s in it. Midnight story stars Emad Hamdy as Detective Inspector Mahmoud Sami, Raoheya Khaled as Dawlat Hanem, Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Gharib - the maid and Stephan Rosti as Shaker Bey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Midnight story 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 Midnight story page.

If you liked it. Fans of Midnight story tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Midnight story (1964)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Midnight story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Midnight story worth watching?
Midnight story holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Midnight story?
Midnight story stars Emad Hamdy, Raoheya Khaled, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Stephan Rosti and Zizi El-Badrawy.
When was Midnight story released?
Midnight story was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.