They Taught Me Love (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1957, They Taught Me Love is a drama and comedy film directed by Atef Salem, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Sami comes from the countryside to Cairo to join a girls' school. There, he admires his student Nawal, but he is ashamed to be honest with her about his feelings for her. At the same time, Mamdouh tries to make Nawal love him, whom he meets by chance, so he turns to his friend Sami to help him write a book. Love letters, creating a love triangle.

Who’s in it. They Taught Me Love stars Eman as Nawal, Saad Abdul Wahab as Sami, Ahmed Ramzy as Mamdouh and Kariman as Fawziya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, They Taught Me Love 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 They Taught Me Love page.

If you liked it. Fans of They Taught Me Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch They Taught Me Love (1957)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Taught Me Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is They Taught Me Love worth watching?
They Taught Me Love holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in They Taught Me Love?
They Taught Me Love stars Eman, Saad Abdul Wahab, Ahmed Ramzy, Kariman and Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsi.
When was They Taught Me Love released?
They Taught Me Love was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.