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Aisha Can't Fly Away Review (2025) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Morad Mostafa · 2025 ·

Short answer

Is Aisha Can't Fly Away worth watching?

Yes. Aisha Can't Fly Away (2025) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7
7.1 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Age rating
15 (South Korea)
Cast
Buliana Simon Arop , Ziad Zaza , Emad Ghoniem , Mamdouh Saleh , Mohamed Abd El Hady , Achai Ayom
Country
Egypt
Language
Arabic

Also known as عائشة لا تستطيع الطيران Aisha no puede volar Aisha ne peut plus s'envoler Aisha Não Pode Voar 아이샤는 날 수 없어

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Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded horror, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Aisha Can't Fly Away worth watching?

    Yes — Aisha Can't Fly Away earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror, drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Morad Mostafa’s Cairo-set Sudanese migrant drama won Best Narrative Feature at Balinale 2026 — the top feature prize of Bali’s Academy Award–qualifying festival.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Aisha Can't Fly Away about?

    Aisha, a 26-year-old Sudanese woman, lives in Ain-Shams, a neighborhood in Cairo with a large African migrant community. The authorities’ indifference to the violent tensions between Egyptians and various African nationalities, has allowed different gangs to seize control of the neighborhood. The situation quickly turns sour after one of them offers Aisha security in exchange for a favor.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Aisha Can't Fly Away

    Aisha Can't Fly Away (2025) Review: Dread on Cairo's Margins

    Aisha Can't Fly Away is Morad Mostafa's unsettling Egyptian drama about a Sudanese woman trapped in a gang-ruled Cairo district, where realism edges into horror.

    Mostly yes. It is a bold, atmospheric migrant drama with a haunting lead, best for patient viewers of festival cinema who don't need clear answers or a brisk pace.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Aisha Can't Fly Away: frequently asked questions

    Is Aisha Can't Fly Away worth watching?

    Yes. Aisha Can't Fly Away (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Aisha Can't Fly Away?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video or buy it from Amazon Video. Elsewhere: Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Aisha Can't Fly Away?

    Aisha Can't Fly Away runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

    What is Aisha Can't Fly Away rated?

    Aisha Can't Fly Away is rated 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Aisha Can't Fly Away?

    Aisha Can't Fly Away is directed by Morad Mostafa and stars Buliana Simon Arop, Ziad Zaza, Emad Ghoniem, Mamdouh Saleh, Mohamed Abd El Hady.

    What is the Metascore for Aisha Can't Fly Away?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Aisha Can't Fly Away is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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