Qais and Laila (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Qais and Laila is a drama film directed by Ibrahim Lama, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Qais recites poems about his love for his cousin Laila. Ghabeer, Qais' rival in Laila's love, commissions the poet Mamoun to compose obscene poems about Laila and publish them as Qais's. The poems reach Laila's father, who refuses to let Qais marry Laila, and marries her to Prince Ward.
Who’s in it. Qais and Laila stars Amina Rizk as ليلى العامرية, Abdel Meguid Shukry as والد ليلي, Bishara Wakim as زياد and Badr Lama as قيس بن الملوح, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Qais and Laila has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Qais and Laila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Qais and Laila tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Qais and Laila (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Qais and Laila change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Qais and Laila worth watching?
- Qais and Laila holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Qais and Laila?
- Qais and Laila stars Amina Rizk, Abdel Meguid Shukry, Bishara Wakim, Badr Lama and Youssef Saleh.
- When was Qais and Laila released?
- Qais and Laila was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.