The Straight Road (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1943, The Straight Road is a drama film directed by Togo Mizrahi, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. A good man who loves his family and devotes himself to taking care of them. A woman intercepts him and takes him into her love. This changes his circumstances and he is distracted by her from his family. He neglects his work and his life is upended. He ends up killing this woman who killed him and betrayed him. Then he immigrates to Sinai, where he lives for a few years. When He returns to his family and finds that the children have grown up and married.
Who’s in it. The Straight Road stars Youssef Wahby as يوسف, Fatma Roshdy as ثريّا, Amina Rizk as أمينة زوجة يوسف and Bishara Wakim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Straight Road 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 The Straight Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Straight Road tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Straight Road (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Straight Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Straight Road worth watching?
- The Straight Road 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 The Straight Road?
- The Straight Road stars Youssef Wahby, Fatma Roshdy, Amina Rizk, Bishara Wakim and Mohamed El Deeb.
- When was The Straight Road released?
- The Straight Road was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.