Among the Ruins (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1959, Among the Ruins is a romance and drama film directed by Ezz Eldin Zulficar, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. Mona falls in love with her college professor Mahmoud despite the fact that he's a married man and many years her senior. Mona is forced to marry another man and leaves Egypt. Years later, Mona returns and finds out that Mahmoud has been hit by a car and is now in a hospital. They meet again and recall their past romance.
Who’s in it. Among the Ruins stars Faten Hamama as منى, Emad Hamdy as محمود, Salah Zulfikar as كمال and Kawthar Ramzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Among the Ruins 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 Among the Ruins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Among the Ruins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Among the Ruins (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Among the Ruins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Among the Ruins worth watching?
- Among the Ruins holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Among the Ruins?
- Among the Ruins stars Faten Hamama, Emad Hamdy, Salah Zulfikar, Kawthar Ramzy and Hussein Reyaad.
- When was Among the Ruins released?
- Among the Ruins was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.