Bittersweet
Seen it?2010 | 131 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Code 3 or My Dinner with Andre, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An Egyptian-American returns to his homeland after twenty years abroad, filled with nostalgia and high hopes. But as he reconnects with his roots, he finds himself caught between two worlds—and begins to experience the reality of a country he thought he knew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Khaled Marei
- Ahmed Helmyمصري
- Edwardسعيد
- Lotfy Labibراضي
- Inam Salusahأم سعيد
- Tarek ElAmirمنصف
- Amy Samir Ghanemميرفت
- Mohamed Shaheenرفيق الطائرة
- Yasser El Tobgyشاب السفارة والمطار
- Gehan Anwarابتسام
- Shaima Abdel Qadirنوسة