Baba Amin
1950, Arabic. Directed by Youssef Chahine.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Baba Amin
Baba Amin is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
Stream
Criterion ChannelAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 November 1950
- Original title
- بابا أمين
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Youssef Chahine, Hussein El-Mohandess
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Baba Amin
Family Weekend
2013 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lady Windermere's Fan
1925 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Landline
2017 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Own Love Song
2010 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
CQ
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
SubUrbia
1997 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Life's Speed Bump
2006 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hooking Up
2020 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
About Alex
2014 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
It Runs in the Family
2003 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Baba Amin: quick answers
Is Baba Amin worth watching?
Baba Amin doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Baba Amin?
Baba Amin runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Baba Amin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Baba Amin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Baba Amin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Baba Amin yet.
Which OTT platform is Baba Amin on?
Baba Amin is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Baba Amin?
If you liked Baba Amin, try Family Weekend, Lady Windermere's Fan, Landline.
Who directed Baba Amin?
Baba Amin (1950) was directed by Youssef Chahine and stars Hussein Reyaad, Faten Hamama, Kamal Al-Shennawi.