Maa Al Ayam (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1958, Maa Al Ayam is a drama film directed by Ahmed Diaa Aldin, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Afaf is a young doctor. Her surgeon husband dies, leaving her with two children, the eldest of whom is no more than five years old. Afaf devotes her life to her work and her two children only, until she meets the engineer Adel, who likes her and she reciprocates the same feelings. Will she give herself up to love and marriage or will she sacrifice herself for the sake of her children?
Who’s in it. Maa Al Ayam stars Magda Al Sabahi, Emad Hamdy, Olwiya Gamil and Wedad Hamdy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Maa Al Ayam 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 Maa Al Ayam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maa Al Ayam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maa Al Ayam (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maa Al Ayam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maa Al Ayam worth watching?
- Maa Al Ayam holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maa Al Ayam?
- Maa Al Ayam stars Magda Al Sabahi, Emad Hamdy, Olwiya Gamil, Wedad Hamdy and Ahmed Allam.
- When was Maa Al Ayam released?
- Maa Al Ayam was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.