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Cairo Drive

2013Movie1 h 17 min

Documentary
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A moving documentary movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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A documentary that explores the life of one of the world's most populated cities from its streets. Shot in 2009-2012 (before and during the Egyptian revolution, and ending with the most recent presidential elections), the film explores the country's collective identity, inherent struggles, and the sentiments that lead through the historic changes taking place in Egypt today. For his third documentary, Egyptian/ American filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha rides through the congested streets alongside a diverse cast of characters-from taxi drivers to ambulances, from traffic cops to private citizens-capturing the unspoken codes of conduct, frustrations, humor, fatalism, and life-or-death decisions of driving in a city where the only rule is: there are no rules.

Feels like

  • Urban Ethnography
  • Political Documentary
  • Chaotic Energy
  • Humanizing the City
  • Revolutionary Context
  • Absurd Reality
  • Immersive Sound Design
  • Social Commentary
  • Cultural Insight

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Directed by
Sherief Elkatsha

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October 28, 2013 · 1 h 17 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released
October 28, 2013
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
English
Available in
40 countries

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Questions about Cairo Drive

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Where can I stream Cairo Drive?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Cairo Drive from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Cairo Drive worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Cairo Drive okay for kids?

Strong languageViolence

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

Is Cairo Drive plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Cairo Drive in English?

ArabicEnglish

No, it was made in Arabic, with some English.