Al-Ghaba (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 2008, Al-Ghaba is a drama film directed by Ahmed Atef, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of street children of various ages with one thing in common, the all live in the same ghetto. Each has/her own way of earning a living, some search garbage for food, others are thieves, drug dealers, or prostitutes. The film tries to capture the price these unfortunate children have to pay to earn enough to barely survive on the margins of society. The film puts the fully responsibility on society and the government for this phenomenon, which is significantly spreading.
Who’s in it. Al-Ghaba stars Reham Abdelghafour as جميلة, Ahmed Azmy as حموسه, Hanan Motawie as برشامه and Bassem Samra as التوربيني, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Al-Ghaba has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Al-Ghaba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Al-Ghaba tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Al-Ghaba (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Al-Ghaba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Al-Ghaba worth watching?
- Al-Ghaba holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Al-Ghaba?
- Al-Ghaba stars Reham Abdelghafour, Ahmed Azmy, Hanan Motawie, Bassem Samra and Amr Abdul Gelil.
- When was Al-Ghaba released?
- Al-Ghaba was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.