Overview
A socially awkward man seeks to transform his image to win the heart of his beloved cousin.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- playful
- date night
- classic cinema night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Abdel Qader devises a plan to reinvent Hussein's image so he can pursue Samiha more successfully.
Hussein's courtship is advanced through a manufactured reputation rather than through his unchanged personality alone.
Samiha's father, portrayed as an experienced playboy, takes responsibility for coaching Hussein toward the woman he loves.
Hussein is decent but socially awkward, while the plot turns on presenting him as a more confident and desirable suitor.
Films like Eshaet Hob, and why
The Philadelphia Story
classic romantic comedy built around social awkwardness, matchmaking, and a transformative change in romantic prospects
It Happened One Night
warm screwball romance featuring mistaken social impressions, witty matchmaking, and charismatic ensemble performances
Roman Holiday
black-and-white romantic comedy centered on courtship, social performance, and a charmingly awkward protagonist
Movie Details
- Director
- Fatin Abdel Wahab
- Release Date
- 1960-11-21
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 7.9 / 10 (23)
Cast
- Omar Sharif
- Soad Hosny
- Youssef Wahby
- Abdel Moneim Ibrahim
- Ehsan Sherif
- Wedad Hamdy
- Ragaa Al-Giddawy
- Hind Rostom
- Gamal Ramses
- Zeinat Elwy
Common questions
- What is Eshaet Hob about?
- A shy Egyptian employee receives an expertly manufactured makeover in hopes of winning his cousin's heart.
- What is Eshaet Hob like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Eshaet Hob as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Eshaet Hob violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Eshaet Hob.
- Which films are like Eshaet Hob?
- Films with a similar feel include The Philadelphia Story, It Happened One Night, and Roman Holiday.
- How long is Eshaet Hob?
- Eshaet Hob runs 99 minutes.
