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Cairo Time

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With some time off from her job as a magazine editor, New Yorker Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) decides to share a holiday with her husband, who works for the United Nations. Upon arriving in Cairo, however, she finds he's stuck in Gaza, and he sends his former bodyguard, Tareq (Alexander Siddig) -- now relocated back in Cairo to work at his family business -- to act as her guide around the city. Soon Juliette finds herself captivated by both the city and her companion.
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Critics Consensus

Though potentially too slowly paced for some, Cairo Time lingers long after the closing credits, largely due to a wonderful performance by Patricia Clarkson.

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Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor 01/03/2011
B
The lovely twilit moments in this movie stay with one, and that summoning them up in your mind is like slowing down time. Go to Full Review Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 09/02/2010
3/4
Clarkson lights up Ruba Nadda's stately drama Cairo Time like the moon on a summer night, making every moment luminous with quiet, resigned longing. Go to Full Review Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch 08/27/2010
2.5/4
What it has going for it, however, is a strong performance from Clarkson, who has become one of the more reliable character actors in independent film. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/09/2023
2.5/4
Comparing Cairo to two would-be lovers that roam about in the splendor and complication of the city itself was a lovely idea from Ruba Nadda. It’s a perception that’s both romantic and perhaps a little naïve. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/14/2022
Cairo Time is an Egyptian pastime in which absolutely nothing happens. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review David Lamble Bay Area Reporter 06/12/2020
You may never see Cairo the same way again after it plays itself in Ruba Nadda's low-key thwarted romance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve A 01/17/2024 Watched this movie a few times over the years and always love it ! See more Abby A 10/11/2023 Beautiful stunning movie! Gentle and relaxing to watch. See more 03/13/2022 A truly heartbreaking love story. It is like the toned-down version of Lala land. It is beautiful to watch two people fall in love so naturally, especially since they are both older. Not often do you get to see a love story focused around an older couple. The actors were beautifully natural and it made me feel like I was watching people in my living room instead of people in Cairo. I wish more people had access to this film because it is just so beautiful and heartbreaking. Cannot stress enough how much I recommend this movie. See more 01/09/2022 Dreary film with annoying musical background score. See more @MilloTPue 01/14/2020 Cairo for tourists. Full of topics and characters who do not listen each other, but it is watchable if you want some exotism. See more 03/08/2019 Such in incredible and haunting film! The chemistry of the two main characters and their story is sublime. See more Read all reviews
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Ruba Nadda

Director

Patricia Clarkson

Juliette Grant

Alexander Siddig

Tareq Khalifa

Elena Anaya

Kathryn

Tom McCamus

Mark

Amina Annabi

Yasmeen

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Synopsis With some time off from her job as a magazine editor, New Yorker Juliette (Patricia Clarkson) decides to share a holiday with her husband, who works for the United Nations. Upon arriving in Cairo, however, she finds he's stuck in Gaza, and he sends his former bodyguard, Tareq (Alexander Siddig) -- now relocated back in Cairo to work at his family business -- to act as her guide around the city. Soon Juliette finds herself captivated by both the city and her companion.
Director
Ruba Nadda
Producer
David Collins, Daniel Iron
Screenwriter
Ruba Nadda
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Foundry Films
Rating
PG (Smoking|Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 6, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 28m