Hide and Seek (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, Hide and Seek is a comedy film directed by Khaled ElHalafawy, running about 95 minutes. “Are We Done Yet?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aly Hassan, a five-year old child, gets arrested while playing a hide-and-seek game called Khalawees with his neighbors. His father, Hassan (played by Ahmed Eid), who is a taxi driver in Cairo hurries to join his son who is about to be imprisoned in a name mix-up with another wanted escaped criminal. Hassan faces humorous situations in prison due to the presence of his son, Aly, and is torn between his female attorney trying to prove Aly's innocence and a talk-show media presenter convincing the public that Aly is the wanted criminal.
Who’s in it. Hide and Seek stars Ahmed Eid, Ayten Amer, Adam Wahdan and Ahmed Fouad Selim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hide and Seek 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 Hide and Seek page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hide and Seek tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hide and Seek (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hide and Seek change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hide and Seek worth watching?
- Hide and Seek holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hide and Seek?
- Hide and Seek stars Ahmed Eid, Ayten Amer, Adam Wahdan, Ahmed Fouad Selim and Tarek Abdel Aziz.