Bittersweet (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2010, Bittersweet is a comedy and drama film directed by Khaled Marei, running about 131 minutes. “Assal Eswed” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Masry el Araby is an American-Egyptian citizen who travels back to his home town (in Egypt) after living in the US for 20 years. He has this idea of Egypt being a wonderful and amazing country, but the idea soon crashes as he faces reality. After arriving in Egypt, Masry is treated badly when he uses his Egyptian Passport. But then when he starts using his American Passport as an identification card, he is paid with a lot of respect. He faces many problems as he loses both passports.
Who’s in it. Bittersweet stars Ahmed Helmy as مصري, Edwerd as سعيد, Inam Salusah as أم سعيد and Tarek Al Amir as منصف, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bittersweet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bittersweet (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bittersweet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bittersweet worth watching?
- Bittersweet holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bittersweet?
- Bittersweet stars Ahmed Helmy, Edwerd, Inam Salusah, Tarek Al Amir and Youssef Daoud.
- When was Bittersweet released?
- Bittersweet was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.