Abu Ali (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Abu Ali is a drama and adventure film directed by Ahmed Nader Galal, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Struggling to provide for his family, Hassan begins to deal with car smugglers. He wants to get out of this situation, so he decides to rob them, but gets caught and uses a woman named Salma to escape. Now on the run from both the police and the smugglers, Hassan and Salma start having feelings for each other.
Who’s in it. Abu Ali stars Karim Abdel Aziz as سلمي, Talaat Zakaria as امين, Mona Zaki as سلمي and Khaled Al-Sawi as سعيد العراقي, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Abu Ali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abu Ali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abu Ali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abu Ali (2005)?
- In US, Abu Ali is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abu Ali worth watching?
- Abu Ali holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abu Ali?
- Abu Ali stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Talaat Zakaria, Mona Zaki, Khaled Al-Sawi and Entesar.
- When was Abu Ali released?
- Abu Ali was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.