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The Mute

1980Movie1 h 35 min

DramaRomance
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.6
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.6

Summary

Engineer Ahmed indirectly causes the death of his colleague Hossam, and suffers from a neurological trauma that causes him to be mute. He gets to know Aida, who admires him, so they plan to get married despite her father's objections.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Ahmed El-Sabawy
Written by
Ahmad Saleh

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Facts

November 10, 1980 · 1 h 35 min · Romance, Drama

Released
November 10, 1980
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt
Budget
$13,900
Box office
$17,740

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Mute worth watching?"

Questions about The Mute

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mute worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 3.6).

Is The Mute good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Mute plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Mute in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.