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The Basement

6.019871h 45mMovieDrama

The poor widow Umm al-Khair raises her children, Youssef, Waraqia and Aisha. Ruqaya looks to get rich, so she gives in to Dandrawi who gets arrested after one of his buildings collapses. His wife tells Ruqaya's family about her husband's relation with her and Youssef is determined to kill him.

DirectorAtef El-Tayeb
WriterAbdel Hai Adib

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Cast · Directed by Atef El-Tayeb

SRSohier Ramzy
Sohier Ramzy
رقية
LOLayla Olwy
Layla Olwy
عائشة
SGSanaa Gamil
Sanaa Gamil
أم الخير
ABAhmad Bedir
Ahmad Bedir
فتوح
HHHasan Hosny
Hasan Hosny
الشيخ قيسون
FKFouad Khalil
Fouad Khalil
الطبيب
MAMamdouh Abdelalim
Mamdouh Abdelalim
يوسف
GSGalal El Sharkawy
Galal El Sharkawy
دندراوي
AAAhmad Abdelaziz
Ahmad Abdelaziz
مصطفى
MRMaha Roshdy
Maha Roshdy
NENaima ElSoghier
Naima ElSoghier
فكيهة
MIMahmoud El Iraqi
Mahmoud El Iraqi
محمود البواب

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The Basement — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Basement?

The Basement isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Basement on Netflix?

No, The Basement is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

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Where can I watch The Basement for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Basement?

The Basement hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 16, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.