El Keif (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1985, El Keif is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Ali Abdel-Khalek, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Gamal sings at local weddings. His brother Salah, a chemist, tries to convince him to quit drugs and gives him some weed that is made out of harmless substances. When a drug dealer grows impressed by Salah's formula, Salah succumbs to the temptation of money.
Who’s in it. El Keif stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz as Jamal Abu El-Azem, Yahia ElFakharany as Salah Abo-El-Azm, Noura and Gamil Ratib, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, El Keif sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch El Keif page.
If you liked it. Fans of El Keif tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch El Keif (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for El Keif change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is El Keif worth watching?
- El Keif holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in El Keif?
- El Keif stars Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Yahia ElFakharany, Noura, Gamil Ratib and Mohey Eldein Abdel Mohsen.
- When was El Keif released?
- El Keif was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.