Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes—
DirectorYousef Abu Saif
WritersDiaa ElMerghany
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAbu-Khatwah
About Abu-Khatwah
Abu Khatwa is a physical education teacher. He loves solving TV puzzles and crossword puzzles. One day, he wins an apartment in Cairo and is subjected to a scam by a group of professionals. He decides to recover his stolen money at any cost.
Directed by Yousef Abu Saif, Abu-Khatwah leans on a strong ensemble — El Shahat Mabrouk, Hanan Shawqi, Mimi Gamal — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1998.
Read More on the BlogYou Might Also Like
More like Abu-Khatwah, picked from what people are watching
6.2The Jewel of the Nile
1985 6.2
Joan Wilder is thrust back into a world of murder, chases, foreign intrigue... and love. This time out she's duped by a duplicitous Arab dignitary who brings her to the Middle East, ostensibly to write a book about his life. Of course, he's up to no good, and Joan is just another pawn in his wicked game. But Jack Colton and his sidekick Ralph show up to help our intrepid heroine save the day.
The Jewel of the Nile
1985
6.3North Sea Hijack
1980 6.3
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
North Sea Hijack
1980
6.4Revolver
2005 6.4
Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he's a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he's the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life.
Revolver
2005
7.5Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
2019 7.5
When an old friend of New York Sentinel Crosswords editor Tess Harper is found murdered on the very day her puzzle includes his proposal of marriage, Tess unofficially teams up with Detective Logan O’Connor to find the killer.
Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder
2019
6.0Get Fast
2024 6.0
When The Thief’s partner is kidnapped after stealing millions in cash from a merciless drug lord named Nushi, he reluctantly teams up with an angst-ridden orphan to rescue him. Nushi enlists her most trusted hitman, The Cowboy, a lovable charmer who’s quick with his guns, to track down the Thief. Guns, cars, and explosions will give the newfound partners a head start, but how long will they be able to keep it up?
Get Fast
2024
6.3Along Came a Spider
2001 6.3
After the harrowing death of his partner, forensic psychologist and best-selling author Alex Cross cannot forgive himself and has retreated to the peace of retirement. But when a brilliant criminal kidnaps a senator's young daughter, he is lured back into action as the kidnapper wants to deal with Alex personally. Teamed with Jezzie Flanigan, the Secret Service agent assigned to protect the missing girl, Alex follows a serpentine trail of clues that leads him to a stunning discovery - the kidnapper wants more than just ransom.
Along Came a Spider
2001
User Reviews
0.0
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
Guides
What Should I Watch Tonight? How to Decide in 5 Minutes
The average person spends more time scrolling than watching. Here's a 5-minute method to pick tonight's movie or show by mood, not by endless browsing.