The City (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, The City is a drama film directed by Yousry Nasrallah, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Ali, an aspiring actor, works in a government-aided butchery and takes part in a cheap play. Defying his father's wishes, he moves to Paris to fulfill his dreams and starts living illegally alongside many other Arabs. Ali has a life-changing experience there that he won't fully remember until he returns to Egypt.
Who’s in it. The City stars Bassem Samra as Ali, Amr Saad as Osama, Mohamed Nagati as Eid and Ahmed Azmy as Yasser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The City has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City worth watching?
- The City holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The City?
- The City stars Bassem Samra, Amr Saad, Mohamed Nagati, Ahmed Azmy and Sari Al Nagar.
- When was The City released?
- The City was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.