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The Nightingale's Prayer

1959Movie2 h 3 min

DramaRomance
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–96%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about family and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Story

This compelling tale of love and betrayal, set in the upper Egyptian countryside, follows the story of Amna as she plots her revenge on the engineer who destroyed her family's honor.

Feels like

  • Egyptian Classic Drama
  • Tragic Revenge Narrative
  • Rural Egyptian Setting
  • Complex Psychological Portrait
  • Honor and Shame Themes
  • Masterful Direction by Youssef Chahine
  • Iconic Performance by Faten Hamama
  • Slow-Burning Tension
  • Poetic Realism

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Henry Barakat, Hassan Ibrahim
Written by
Henry Barakat, Youssef Gohar, Taha Hussein
Produced by
Abdel Masih
Music by
Andre Ryder

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Facts

October 7, 1959 · 2 h 3 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
October 7, 1959
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Nightingale's Prayer worth watching?"

Questions about The Nightingale's Prayer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Nightingale's Prayer worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1).

Is The Nightingale's Prayer okay for kids?

ViolenceSexual content

Yes: its content advisories are violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Nightingale's Prayer good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Will I feel good after watching The Nightingale's Prayer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Nightingale's Prayer in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.