First Glance (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1946, First Glance is a notable film directed by Niazi Mostafa, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A couple has a disagreement, after which the husband leaves his wife and daughter (Siham) in Lebanon and travels abroad. They get to know the boxer (Ezzat), Siham falls in love with him and he loves her back, but the mother falls in love with him too and tries to separate them by forcing (Siham) to marry a wealthy man, and she succeeds in doing so, but (Siham) refuses the marriage and travels to her father, and tries to convince him to return. (Ezzat)'s level deteriorates after his separation from (Siham) and he suffers defeats. At the same time, he awaits an important match that may change his life.
Who’s in it. First Glance stars Sabah as Seham, Zouzou Mady as Souad Hanem, Fouad ElRashidi as Fahmy Bey Al-Anfoushi and Hassan Fayek as Hassan Qarshuli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, First Glance 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 First Glance page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Glance (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Glance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Glance worth watching?
- First Glance holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Glance?
- First Glance stars Sabah, Zouzou Mady, Fouad ElRashidi, Hassan Fayek and Ferdoos Mohamed.
- When was First Glance released?
- First Glance was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.