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Alright, we’ll admit it—it’s no secret that not everyone enjoys watching movies. However, the large majority do, especially when it comes to certain films that are now considered cult classics. Of these classics, audiences are very fond of Egyptian comedies, which is why they’re still stuck with us to this day.

These movies are embedded everywhere in our lives, from memes to references in everyday conversations and regular cultural jokes. Even when we rewatch them for the hundredth time, they feel comforting.

Because of the significant impact certain movies have left on us, we decided to round up six of the best comedies Egyptian cinema had to offer—according to what nostalgic TikToks, millennials, and Gen Z-ers think!

  • Sa’eedi Fel Gam’a El-Amrekeya (1998)

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Whenever we see a yellow suit, someone in a party dancing to Kajweloh, or someone using cheesy pickup lines, Sa’eedi Fel Gam’a El-Amrekeya’s main character Khalaf Instantly pops into our heads!

Even though this movie was released in the late ’90s, it still lives on with us to this day. We can all see why too—from its iconic musical numbers to its ultimate ’90s  fashion statements and catchphrases that we still use too; it’s hard not to be reminded of the first time we saw it.

  • El-Nazer (2000)

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In this day and age, El-Nazer can be considered homework by parents, who insist that their kids watch it. They can’t help it; it’s just essential to watch that movie! To this day, almost everyone we know has most of this movie is memorised (we could recite the whole script to you, if we had time) because it’s a GEM!

From stickers featuring Gawaher to quotes by Miss Enshrah and Ostaz Zakareya, Atef posters, the absolute sweetheart Salah, and Lemby street-smart classes, El-Nazer is a cultural pillar. Just read this, and you’ll hear the characters speak in your head—if you say Nelly Nelly, I’ll go Sherihan Sherihan!

  • Harameya Fi Thailand (2003)

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Fateen and Ibrahim gave us the gift that keeps on giving because every time we watch Harameya Fi Thailand, we instantly want to watch it again! This is simply a fun, wholesome movie that not only shows us two of the greatest actors in the Egyptian industry working together, it also gives us a lot of catchphrases and meme content.

Be careful because you know how bad Fateen gets when he’s upset (if you know, you know)! Thieves or not, we love them too much to stop rewatching.

  • El-Basha Telmeez (2004)

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If you have a group of college friends in Egypt, you were definitely called either Bassiouny or Tarek Cabo at some point because of this very movie. You know what? We need to tell you that this film is actually the only hip thing that happened in the 2000s—we won’t even accept any argument over it!

A movie that was WAY ahead of its time, El-Basha Telmeez can be easily considered one of Karim Abdelaziz and Hassan Hosny’s best movies. Don’t even get us started on the jokes they use because they are ENDLESS.

  • Abu Ali (2005)

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We promise we aren’t THAT obsessed with Karim Abdelaziz. It’s just that he knew how to choose legendary movies that are loved across generations, giving us such amazing content as well.

One of the roles Abdelaziz chose perfectly was the titular Abu Ali, in one of the most romantic and heartwarming movies of the 2000s! Sure, it shows a messy relationship between two people who come from two different worlds, but maybe that’s why we love it so much. On a side note, If you ate the cheese that was in the fridge, we won’t tell a soul!

  • Boushkash (2008)

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Even though Mohamed Saad is most known for his role as the iconic El-Lemby, his role as Boushkash Mahfouz is a hundred times better, which is why we can’t love him more than we do right now. We couldn’t help it when he created this masterpiece!

Boushkash is two hours of heartfelt laughter, and it’s not only because of all of Saad’s expressions. It’s because this movie is truly a comedic masterpiece. As for Mohamed Saad, we have to say that we totally appreciated the way he made us laugh as well as the different vibe that blew us away from the Lemby ruckus. By the way, are you Salaawy?