Cairo Station (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1958, Cairo Station is a drama and crime film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed by Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
Who’s in it. Cairo Station stars Farid Shawqi as Abu Siri, Hind Rostom as Hanuma, Youssef Chahine as Qenawy and Hassan el Baroudi as Madbouli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Cairo Station has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cairo Station page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cairo Station tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cairo Station (1958)?
- In US, Cairo Station is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cairo Station worth watching?
- Cairo Station holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station stars Farid Shawqi, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan el Baroudi and Abdel Aziz Khalil.
- When was Cairo Station released?
- Cairo Station was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.