Shebak Habibi (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 1951, Shebak Habibi is a notable film directed by Abbas Kamel, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A nurse lives in a popular neighborhood and loves her neighbor, the carpenter, and her mother stands guard against this marriage. During her work, she meets a girl who looks like her. She is the daughter of a wealthy man, but she has fallen into sin and is preparing for her wedding. They agree to exchange places for a while so that they live each other’s lives, which leads to many... Of troubles and ironies that were not taken into account.
Who’s in it. Shebak Habibi stars Nour El Hoda as Safiya / Anayat, Anwar Wagdi, Mary Moneib as Umm Safiyya and Abdel Fattah Al-Qosari as Samahah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Shebak Habibi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shebak Habibi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shebak Habibi (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shebak Habibi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shebak Habibi worth watching?
- Shebak Habibi holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shebak Habibi?
- Shebak Habibi stars Nour El Hoda, Anwar Wagdi, Mary Moneib, Abdel Fattah Al-Qosari and Mahmoud Shoukoko.
- When was Shebak Habibi released?
- Shebak Habibi was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.