The Cell (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, The Cell is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Tareq El Eryan, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. The events revolve around a special operations officer who deals with more than one terrorist operation and is hunting down terrorist cells. The film shows security forces' efforts to combat terrorism and shows the pressures and difficulties they face during their work.
Who’s in it. The Cell stars Ahmed Ezz, Amina Khalil, Mohamed Mamdouh and Reham Abdelghafour, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Cell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cell (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cell worth watching?
- The Cell holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cell?
- The Cell stars Ahmed Ezz, Amina Khalil, Mohamed Mamdouh, Reham Abdelghafour and Samer Al-Masry.
- When was The Cell released?
- The Cell was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.