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The Emigrant

5.819942h 10mMovieDramaHistory

The biblical tale of Joseph is told from an Egyptian perspective in this interesting character study. In this film, Joseph is called Ram. Ram, tired of his family's backward superstitious life, and tired of being picked on by his brothers,…

DirectorYoussef Chahine
WritersYoussef Chahine·Rafik El Saban
ProducersGaby Khoury·Youssef Chahine

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Youssef Chahine

KNKhaled El Nabawy
Khaled El Nabawy
Ram
YYousra
Yousra
Sumed
MHMahmoud Hemida
Mahmoud Hemida
Minahar
ABAhmad Bedir
Ahmad Bedir
Tut
SESafia ElEmary
Safia ElEmary
Basma
HTHanan Turk
Hanan Turk
Hati
MPMichel Piccoli
Michel Piccoli
Adam - Ram's father
SASeif Abdelrahman
Seif Abdelrahman
Sailor
ASAhmed Salama
Ahmed Salama
Perry
ASAhmed Fouad Selim
Ahmed Fouad Selim
Jader
AGAmr Abdel Gelil
Amr Abdel Gelil
HHHassan Abdel Hamid
Hassan Abdel Hamid
Amon

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The Emigrant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Emigrant?

The Emigrant is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Emigrant on Netflix?

No, The Emigrant is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Emigrant on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Emigrant isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Emigrant for free?

The Emigrant is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.