The Watermelon
1972, Arabic. Directed by Mohamed Khan.
a short movie showing a day in the life of Egyptian middle class clerk in early 1970s.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 1972
- Original title
- البطيخة
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Mohamed Khan
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How long is The Watermelon?
The Watermelon runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does The Watermelon have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Watermelon on?
The Watermelon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1972. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Watermelon?
If you liked The Watermelon, try Beirut, Blood Ties, Hounddog.
Who directed The Watermelon?
The Watermelon (1972) was directed by Mohamed Khan and stars Muhammed Kenawy.