Couples and summer (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1961, Couples and summer is a thriller film directed by Essa Karama, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Awatif, the dancer, loves Jamil, the musician at the nightclub where she works, even though they are both married. The lovers get a chance to be together after Jamil's wife travels to the summer resort with her children, and Nabil, Awatif's husband, travels to Lebanon. When he visits her at home, the police arrest him, thinking he is Nabil. He goes to prison, and Jamil is released from prison after discovering the mistake and decides to take revenge for what happened to him.
Who’s in it. Couples and summer stars Kamal Al-Shenawy as Jamil Mansour, Samira Ahmed as Latifah, Tawfiq Al-Deqen as Nabil Mustafa and Hassan Fayek as Asfour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Couples and summer 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 Couples and summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Couples and summer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Couples and summer (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Couples and summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Couples and summer worth watching?
- Couples and summer holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Couples and summer?
- Couples and summer stars Kamal Al-Shenawy, Samira Ahmed, Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Hassan Fayek and Abdel Moneim Ibrahim.
- When was Couples and summer released?
- Couples and summer was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.