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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

Not available in Philippines

Streaming in 3 other countries

Alexandria… Why? isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per 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? isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Netflix?

No, Alexandria… Why? is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

Is Alexandria… Why? on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Alexandria… Why? isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Alexandria… Why? for free?

Alexandria… Why? isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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).