

Cairo Station
7.4(148)19581h 17m2
Qinawi, a physically challenged peddler who makes his living selling newspapers in the central Cairo train station, is obsessed with Hanuma, an attractive young woman who sells drinks. While she jokes with him about a possible relationship, she is actually in love with Abu Siri, a strong and respected porter at the station who is struggling to unionize his fellow workers to combat their boss' exploitative and abusive treatment.
TMDB
7.4/10
148 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Arabic
- black and white
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)Walter Reade Theatre, New York City25 Sept 1998
United KingdomGB
- TheatricalRe-release14 Jun 2002
- Theatrical12Re-release17 Jun 2020
EgyptEG
- Premiere20 Jan 1958
- Theatrical31 Jul 1958
FinlandFI
- TV21 Oct 2007
- PremiereHelsinki International Film Festival18 Sept 2021
FranceFR
- Theatrical13 Mar 1974
- Digital / OTTFestival Cinémas du Sud, 26e Édition, Lyon17 Apr 2026
GermanyDE
- PremiereBerlin International Film Festival1 Jul 1958
- TheatricalWest Germany16 Jan 1962
JapanJP
- PremiereTokyo International Film Festival19 Oct 2008
PhilippinesPH
- Digital / OTTInternet25 Jun 2020
SwedenSE
- TV13 Jul 2013
TaiwanTW
- PremiereUnder The Veil - Arab Film Festival3 Aug 2012
- PremiereTaipei Film Festival26 Jun 2026
TürkiyeTR
- Digital / OTTInternet17 Sept 2021
Frequently asked questions
- When was Cairo Station released?
- Cairo Station was released on 31 July 1958.
- Where can I watch Cairo Station online?
- Cairo Station is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Cairo Station?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Cairo Station is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 148 votes.
- Who directed Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station (1958) was directed by Youssef Chahine.
- How long is Cairo Station?
- Cairo Station runs for 1h 17m.











