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Cairo Time

2009Movie1 h 28 minPG

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic676.7Rotten Tomatoes80%62%

A romantic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Cross-Cultural Romance
  • Cairo Setting
  • Slow-Burn Romance
  • Melancholic
  • Character-Driven
  • Intimate Atmosphere
  • Contemplative

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Ruba Nadda
Written by
Ruba Nadda
Produced by
David Collins, Daniel Iron, Claire Welland
Music by
Niall Byrne

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Facts

October 9, 2009 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
October 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
Canada, Egypt, Ireland
Box office
$2 million
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cairo Time?"

Questions about Cairo Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cairo Time?

Philo

In the United States, Cairo Time streams on Philo. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Cairo Time worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Cairo Time okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Cairo Time good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Cairo Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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