Adrift on the Nile
1971, Arabic. Directed by Hussein Kamal.
Set against the backdrop of the 1967 Six-Day War, the movie adaptation of Naguib Mahfouz's novel follows the escapist, drug-fueled riverboat meetings of a group of frustrated Egyptians from various walks of life.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 November 1971
- Original title
- ثرثرة فوق النيل
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Mamdouh El Leithy
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What Adrift on the Nile is based on
Adrift on the Nile is based on Adrift on the Nile (1966) by Naguib Mahfouz.
1966
Adrift on the Nile
By Naguib Mahfouz
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Adrift on the Nile runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
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Which OTT platform is Adrift on the Nile on?
Adrift on the Nile isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 November 1971. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Adrift on the Nile?
If you liked Adrift on the Nile, try Eagles of the Republic, The House on Carroll Street, Come Sunday.
Who directed Adrift on the Nile?
Adrift on the Nile (1971) was directed by Hussein Kamal and stars Emad Hamdy, Adel Adham, Ahmad Ramzy.
What is Adrift on the Nile based on?
Adrift on the Nile is based on Adrift on the Nile (1966) by Naguib Mahfouz.