Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady
1949, Arabic. Directed by Yusuf Maloof & Henry Barakat.
The fortunes of down-on-his-luck crooner Asfour change overnight when he discovers a mysterious lamp housing a charming genie. She can make anything he wishes come true, so he asks for help in luring his distracted girlfriend from the charms of a rich competitor. But Asfour soon learns he should be careful what to wish for, as he soon realizes his heart may lie elsewhere.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- 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 Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 1949.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Yusuf MaloofDirector
- Henry BarakatDirector
- Farid Al-Atrashعصفور
- Samia Gamalكهرمانة/سمسمة
- Ismail Yaseenبقو
- Lola Sedkiعلية
- Stephan Rostiقشطة
- Zeinat Sedkiوردة
- Abdelsalam Al-Nabulsiميمي بك
- Zaki Ibrahimالقسمة والنصيب
- Abdel Moneim IsmailCast
- Hafez Aminمدير المسرح
- Mohamed Sobeihسائق التاكسى
- Mohsen Hassaneinماسح الأحذية
Details
- Released
- 28 November 1949
- Original title
- عفريتة هانم
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Henry Barakat, Abu Seoud El-Ibiary
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady
A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
2016 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
2006 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire
2003 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cinderfella
1960 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Wonder Man
1945 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sneakerella
2022 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
2025 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Disenchanted
2022 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady: quick answers
Is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady worth watching?
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady yet.
Which OTT platform is Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady on?
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 November 1949. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
If you liked Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady, try A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, Scooby-Doo! and the Legend of the Vampire.
Who directed Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady?
Afrita Hanem: The Genie Lady (1949) was directed by Yusuf Maloof and Henry Barakat and stars Farid Al-Atrash, Samia Gamal, Ismail Yaseen.