The Sixth Day (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1986, The Sixth Day is a drama film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Egypt, 1947: in the midst of a cholera outbreak. A washerwoman tries to take care of her family, while at the same time resisting the advances of a charming suitor who's half her age.
Who’s in it. The Sixth Day stars Dalida as Saddika, Shwikar as chahata, Chewikar as Chahat and Hamdy Ahmed as Saïd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Sixth Day has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sixth Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sixth Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sixth Day (1986)?
- In US, The Sixth Day is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sixth Day worth watching?
- The Sixth Day holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sixth Day?
- The Sixth Day stars Dalida, Shwikar, Chewikar, Hamdy Ahmed and Youssef Chahine.
- When was The Sixth Day released?
- The Sixth Day was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.