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Alexandria… Why?

6.519792h 13mNRMovieDramaWar

Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream,…

DirectorYoussef Chahine
WritersYoussef Chahine·Mohsen Zayed
ProducerYoussef Chahine

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Youssef Chahine

MEMohsen Mohey ElDein
Mohsen Mohey ElDein
Yehia
MAMahmood Al-Meleji
Mahmood Al-Meleji
Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father
MTMohsena Tawfiq
Mohsena Tawfiq
Yehia's Mother
AM
Abdullah Mahmoud
Mohsen
AZAhmed Zaki
Ahmed Zaki
Ibrahim
NFNaglaa Fathy
Naglaa Fathy
Sarah Sorel
AMAhmed Mehrez
Ahmed Mehrez
Adel Bey
GSGerry Sundquist
Gerry Sundquist
Thomas "Tommy" Friskin
LHLaila Hamada
Laila Hamada
Nadia
FSFarid Shawqy
Farid Shawqy
Shaker Bey, Mohsen's Father
ZSZeinab Sedky
Zeinab Sedky
Grandmother
EAEzzat Al Alaily
Ezzat Al Alaily
Morsi

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Alexandria… Why? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Netflix?

No, Alexandria… Why? is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Alexandria… Why? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Alexandria… Why? for free?

Alexandria… Why? is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is there a sequel to Alexandria… Why??

Yes — Alexandria… Why? is followed by An Egyptian Story (1982) in the Alexandria Quad.

Is there a prequel to Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? is the first film in the Alexandria Quad.

Is Alexandria… Why? part of a trilogy?

No — Alexandria… Why? is part of the Alexandria Quad, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Alexandria Quad?

There are 4 films in the Alexandria Quad: Alexandria… Why? (1979), An Egyptian Story (1982), Alexandria Again and Forever (1989) and Alexandria... New York (2004).