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My Father Is on the Tree

1969Movie2 h 22 min

DramaMusic
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

A romantic, melancholic drama movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

A young man is shunned by his friends after he starts an affair with a dancer.

Feels like

  • Classic Egyptian Cinema
  • Romantic Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Forbidden Love
  • Social Stigma
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character-Driven
  • Music Central

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Hussein Kamal
Written by
Ihsan Abdel Quddous, Youssef Francis
Music by
Mounir Mourad, Baleegh Hamdy

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 17, 1969 · 2 h 22 min · Sexual Content

Released
February 17, 1969
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is My Father Is on the Tree worth watching?"

Questions about My Father Is on the Tree

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Father Is on the Tree worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7).

Is My Father Is on the Tree good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is My Father Is on the Tree plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is My Father Is on the Tree in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.