Baba Amin is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 22 June 2026.
Where to watch Baba Amin
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Release date
- 1950-11-20
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Language
- Arabic
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Egypt
About Baba Amin
Baba Amin is a 1950 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Hussein Reyaad, Faten Hamama and Kamal Al-Shenawy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Baba Amin in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
1950 Cairo, Amin is a simple employee who lives with his family of three, his wife Zahira, son Nabil and daughter Hoda. Amin’s friend Mabrouk convinces Amin to invest his life savings in a project, which he promises, will get him rich. Amin agrees but forgets to take a receipt. Amin suddenly dies and watches on from the after life.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Baba Amin in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Baba Amin on Criterion Channel.
Is Baba Amin on Netflix?+
Baba Amin is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Baba Amin?+
Baba Amin has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who stars in Baba Amin?+
Baba Amin stars Hussein Reyaad, Faten Hamama, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Mary Moneib and Farid Shawqy.
When did Baba Amin come out?+
Baba Amin is a 1950 movie directed by Youssef Chahine.
What genre is Baba Amin?+
Baba Amin is Comedy and Drama film.
Who directed Baba Amin?+
Baba Amin was directed by Youssef Chahine.
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