The Other (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1999, The Other is a drama and romance film directed by Youssef Chahine, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Adam is the son of a wealthy Egyptian-American family who is studying at UCLA and returns home for a brief vacation. Upon his arrival he meets beautiful reporter Hanane, with whom he begins an intense love affair, and eventually they marry. Trouble arises when Hanane' s journalistic interests lead her to the corrupt business affairs of Adam's parents, who are interested in building an American tourist compound that would allow Americans further control of Egypt's tourist industry, and make them a whole lot richer.
Who’s in it. The Other stars Hanan Turk as Hanan, Hani Salama as Adam, Mahmoud Hemida as Khalil and Lebleba as Baheyya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Other has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Other page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Other tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Other (1999)?
- In US, The Other is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Other worth watching?
- The Other holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Other?
- The Other stars Hanan Turk, Hani Salama, Mahmoud Hemida, Lebleba and Ezzat Abu Ouf.
- When was The Other released?
- The Other was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.