The Sixth Day
1986, Arabic. Directed by Youssef Chahine.
Egypt, 1947: in the midst of a cholera outbreak. A washerwoman tries to take care of her family, while at the same time resisting the advances of a charming suitor who's half her age.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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The Sixth Day is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 29 September 1986
- Original title
- اليوم السادس
- Country
- Egypt, France
- Written by
- Youssef Chahine, Andrea Shedid, Hassan El Geretly
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The Sixth Day runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Sixth Day is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sixth Day?
If you liked The Sixth Day, try Eagles of the Republic, The Girl in the Book, The Truth About Emanuel.
Who directed The Sixth Day?
The Sixth Day (1986) was directed by Youssef Chahine and stars Dalida, Mohsen Mohey ElDein, Shwikar.