The Honored Family

1964Movie1 h 25 min

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A romantic, tense movie about class and money and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Sett Abuha is a young lady who lives in a local neighborhood and marries Salah. Growing dissatisfied with her lot in life, she leaves for Istanbul where she meets a wealthy man who turns her into a fine lady. Can she run away from her husband?

Feels like

  • Melodramatic Romance
  • Social Class Conflict
  • Female Self-Discovery
  • Marital Drama
  • Emotional Journey
  • Period Piece Drama
  • Transformation Narrative
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Cross-Cultural Romance

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Facts

February 21, 1964 · 1 h 25 min · Arabic

Released
February 21, 1964
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Honored Family worth watching?"

Questions about The Honored Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Honored Family worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 5.3).

Is The Honored Family okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Honored Family good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Is The Honored Family 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.

Is The Honored Family in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.