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The Lover

6.019802h 10mMovie

Jawdat learns about the relationship between his sister Samia and Hussein. Jawdat succeeds in driving a wedge between them, so Hussein leaves Luxor and travels to Cairo, where he begins looking for work. He finally finds work as a musician…

DirectorAtef Salem
WriterRafik El Saban

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Cast · Directed by Atef Salem

NNelly
Nelly
سامية
OKOmar Khorsheid
Omar Khorsheid
حسين قدرى / حازم وجدى
PPoussi
Poussi
ناديه الشبراوى
NFNagwa Fouad
Nagwa Fouad
الراقصة نعمات
HEHussein ElSherbiny
Hussein ElSherbiny
جودت - شقيق سامية
MFMostafa Fahmy
Mostafa Fahmy

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The Lover — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lover?

The Lover isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Lover on Netflix?

No, The Lover is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Lover 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 Lover?

The Lover hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 29, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.