

The Greatest Kid in the World
1972, Arabic. Directed by Galal El Sharkawy.
Fathi is a university doctor in Beirut University, and his wife, Samia, is a TV presenter who is surprised by the arrival of Matilda, the daughter of his Swedish friend, to live with them. Samia is jealous of Matilda's beauty, as Matilda begins to flirt with Fathi and he tries to resist her temptation.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 May 1972
- Original title
- اعظم طفل فى العالم
- Country
- Egypt, Lebanon
- Written by
- Ali Salem, Galal El Sharkawy
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The Greatest Kid in the World runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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The Greatest Kid in the World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1972. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Greatest Kid in the World?
If you liked The Greatest Kid in the World, try The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, TalhotBlond, The Attack.
Who directed The Greatest Kid in the World?
The Greatest Kid in the World (1972) was directed by Galal El Sharkawy and stars Rushdy Abaza, Hind Rostom, Mervat Amin.