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The Lights

19721h 54mMovieRomanceAdventureDrama

A village girl, Hanaa, gets fascinated by the colorful world of the cinema as a director arrives in the village to film his movie. As Hanaa meets Tamatem, the dressmaker of actress Sally, she gets a job as Sally's maid and crosses paths with Mourad who pushes her to work at cabarets.

DirectorHussein El-Mohandess
WriterHussein El-Mohandess

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Cast · Directed by Hussein El-Mohandess

YCYehia Chahine
Yehia Chahine
مراد
NYNahed Yousri
Nahed Yousri
هناء
AMAhmed Morsi
Ahmed Morsi
مجدى_رسام
MEMariam Fakhr Eddine
Mariam Fakhr Eddine
NSNabila El Sayed
Nabila El Sayed

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The Lights — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lights?

The Lights isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Lights on Netflix?

No, The Lights is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is The Lights on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lights isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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The Lights isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Lights?

The Lights hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 28, 1972. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.