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An Egyptian Story

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After we last see him in "Alexandria, Why?" Egyptian filmmaker Yehia Mourad is in his thirties, and successful in his work, he has grown distant from his wife and children and suﬀers a symbolic blockage of the heart while shooting the…

DirectorYoussef Chahine

WritersYousef Idris·Youssef Chahine

ProducersSeif Abdelrahman·Youssef Chahine

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Youssef Chahine

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An Egyptian Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams An Egyptian Story?

An Egyptian Story is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is An Egyptian Story on Netflix?

No, An Egyptian Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is An Egyptian Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, An Egyptian Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch An Egyptian Story for free?

An Egyptian Story 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 An Egyptian Story?

Yes — An Egyptian Story is followed by Alexandria Again and Forever (1989) in the Alexandria Quad.

Is there a prequel to An Egyptian Story?

Yes — Alexandria… Why? (1979) comes before An Egyptian Story in the Alexandria Quad.

Is An Egyptian Story part of a trilogy?

No — An Egyptian Story 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).