Cairo Station is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Cairo Station
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Youssef Chahine
- Release date
- 1958-07-31
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Language
- Arabic
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Egypt
- Studio
- ستديو الأهرام (ستديوهات الأهرام)
Cairo Station — trailer
About Cairo Station
Cairo Station is a 1958 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom and Youssef Chahine. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 140 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Cairo Station in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cairo Station in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Cairo Station on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Cairo Station on Netflix?+
Cairo Station is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Cairo Station?+
Cairo Station has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
Who stars in Cairo Station?+
Cairo Station stars Farid Shawqy, Hind Rostom, Youssef Chahine, Hassan El Baroudy and Abdel Aziz Khalil.
When did Cairo Station come out?+
Cairo Station is a 1958 movie directed by Youssef Chahine.
What genre is Cairo Station?+
Cairo Station is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Cairo Station?+
Cairo Station was directed by Youssef Chahine.
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