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Alexandria… Why?

6.519792h 13mNRMovieDramaWar

Amid the poverty, death, and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia retreats into a private world of fantasy and longing. Obsessed with Hollywood, he dreams of studying filmmaking in America but struggles to pursue his dream,…

DirectorYoussef Chahine

WritersYoussef Chahine·Mohsen Zayed

ProducerYoussef Chahine

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Youssef Chahine

Mohsen Mohey ElDein

Yehia

Mahmood Al-Meleji

Shukri Murad, Yehia's Father

Thomas "Tommy" Friskin

Laila Hamada

Nadia

Farid Shawqy

Shaker Bey, Mohsen's Father

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Alexandria… Why? — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Netflix?

No, Alexandria… Why? is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Alexandria… Why? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Alexandria… Why? for free?

Alexandria… Why? is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Alexandria… Why??

Yes — Alexandria… Why? is followed by An Egyptian Story (1982) in the Alexandria Quad.

Is there a prequel to Alexandria… Why??

Alexandria… Why? is the first film in the Alexandria Quad.

Is Alexandria… Why? part of a trilogy?

No — Alexandria… Why? is part of the Alexandria Quad, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Alexandria Quad?

There are 4 films in the Alexandria Quad: Alexandria… Why? (1979), An Egyptian Story (1982), Alexandria Again and Forever (1989) and Alexandria... New York (2004).