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The Lover

10.020121h 50mMovieDramaRomance

The autobiography of a film director who grows up in a small town then leaves for the city to finish his studies. When he became famous, he decided to make a film about his upbringing in the village based on his childhood memories.

DirectorAbdellatif Abdelhamid
WriterAbdellatif Abdelhamid

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Cast · Directed by Abdellatif Abdelhamid

AAAbdel Moneim Amayri
Abdel Moneim Amayri
Mourad
DKDima Kandalaft
Dima Kandalaft
Rima
AAAbdellatif Abdelhamid
Abdellatif Abdelhamid
Father
FSFadi Sobeih
Fadi Sobeih
School Principal
QNQays Sheikh Najib
Qays Sheikh Najib
Omar
RM
Rabab Merhej
ASAyman Abdel Salam
Ayman Abdel Salam
نزار
MZ
Masa Zaher
Huda
AR
Ahmed Rafea
مروان
JEJamal El-Ali
Jamal El-Ali
HAHussain Abbas
Hussain Abbas
MEMaen Abd Elhaq
Maen Abd Elhaq
نادر

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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 November 2026.

Is The Lover on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Lover for free?

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 June 21, 2012. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.