The Aquarium (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, The Aquarium is a drama film directed by Yousry Nasrallah, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Youssef is a hotshot anesthesiologist who often sleeps in his car for privacy. Laila is the careerist host of a late night radio call-in show. These two members of Cairo's elite, lost souls traveling parallel paths of longing and disconnection, are the principal fish in Yousry Nasrallah's The Aquarium, a meditation on the intellectual capital of the Middle East, now bent under the sway of repression in all its forms.
Who’s in it. The Aquarium stars Hend Sabry as Laila, Amr Waked as Youssef, Gamil Ratib as Youssef's Father and Samah Anwar as Marguerite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Aquarium 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 Aquarium page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aquarium tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aquarium (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Aquarium change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Aquarium worth watching?
- The Aquarium holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aquarium?
- The Aquarium stars Hend Sabry, Amr Waked, Gamil Ratib, Samah Anwar and Bassem Samra.
- When was The Aquarium released?
- The Aquarium was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.