Ahmad Rateb - Actor Profile

Ahmad Rateb

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 23, 1949
Birth Place: Cairo, Egypt

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ahmad Rateb reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ahmad Rateb's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ahmad Rateb remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Convict, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ahmad Rateb Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ahmad Rateb's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Convict (2014) movie poster
★8.0

Convict: Sentenced to death for committing rape, a convict navigates his final trying days alongside his allies and enemies in pr

Convict

2014•Thriller
★8.0
The Night of Bakiza and Zaghloul’s Arrest (1988) movie poster
★8.0

The Night of Bakiza and Zaghloul’s Arrest: Bekiza al-Darmalli and the daughter of her ex-husband Zaghloul al-Ashmawi are forced to live together in a room on the r

The Night of Bakiza and Zaghloul’s Arrest

1988•Comedy
★7.9
Nawara (2016) movie poster
★7.9

Nawara: Nawara works as a housemaid for a family closely linked to the Mubarak regime. On the eve of the 2011 revolution the fam

Nawara

2016•Drama
★7.8
Al Zaeem (1993) movie poster
★7.8

Al Zaeem: Zeinhom is an ordinary man who struggles to maintain steady employment. Due to his uncanny resemblance to a powerful dic

Al Zaeem

1993•Comedy
★7.8
As Not to Fly the Smoke (1984) movie poster
★7.8

As Not to Fly the Smoke: Fahmi Abdul Hadi .. A distinguished student of law school .. His dreams are simple and his actions are ideal and pure ..

As Not to Fly the Smoke

1984•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ahmad Rateb.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 The Preacher الشيخ فتحي Hit Similar →
2016 Nawara Abdullah Super Hit Similar →
2014 Convict - Super Hit Similar →
2011 A Break We'll Be Right Back الجد Hit Similar →
2010 Alzheimer's شافعي Average Similar →
2010 Bittersweet لواء الشرطة Super Hit Similar →
2008 Boshkash - Average Similar →
2008 Captain Hima ملاك Average Similar →
2007 In the Heliopolis Flat Aid Hit Similar →
2006 One of the People المحامي سليم الجندي Hit Similar →
2006 Life's Speed Bump والد ميمي Hit Similar →
2006 Eighth Dirty Dozen - Average Similar →
2006 The Villainous Returns - Average Similar →
2006 The Yacoubian Building Fanous Hit Similar →
2005 The Seventh Sense Al Araaf Average Similar →
2005 Downtown Girls - Average Similar →
2005 Ma'lesh Ehna Bnetbahdel ضابط شرطة Average Similar →
2005 The Embassy in the Building Rateb Hit Similar →
2005 Life's Indulgences - Hit Similar →
1997 Bakhit and Adeela 2 Nazih, Adila’s cousin Average Similar →
1995 Birds of Darkness Mohsen - Fathi's friend Hit Similar →
1995 Bakhit and Adeela Nazih Average Similar →
1994 The President's Visit الدكتور Average Similar →
1994 The Terrorist Brother Saif Average Similar →
1994 The Truth Called Salem - Average Similar →
1993 The Forgotten Farghaly Hit Similar →
1993 Al Zaeem Rostom Super Hit Similar →
1992 Terrorism and Kebab Shalabi Super Hit Similar →
1991 Playing with Giants - Hit Similar →
1990 The Devil's Island Baybars Average Similar →
1989 The World on a Dove's Wing Amen Hit Similar →
1988 Nahr Al Khoof عادل عبدالمقصود رشدي Average Similar →
1988 The Night of Bakiza and Zaghloul’s Arrest Sami/Sam Super Hit Similar →
1986 Love has a Final Story Saleh Hit Similar →
1986 The Innocent - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Love Above Pyramid's Plateau - Hit Similar →
1984 As Not to Fly the Smoke عوض Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Last Respectful Man Youseef Average Similar →
1984 Human Care Association عادل Hit Similar →
1984 A Boy Child, Amen Eisawy Hit Similar →
1984 Tit for Tat Ali Abd-Elzaher علي عبدالظاهر-صاحب وكالة أوسكار Hit Similar →
1984 Jail Cell Forensic Doctor Hit Similar →
1983 The Venal Gentlemen Fahmy Average Similar →
1983 The Beggar - Average Similar →
1983 Half a Rabbit - Average Similar →
1982 At the Minister's Door Azouz Average Similar →
1981 Vote for Dr. Sulaiman Abdulbaset - Hit Similar →
1980 Shaaban Below Zero The plumber Average Similar →
1980 Lock Up Your Daughters Sameh Super Hit Similar →
1979 A Killer Who killed No one - Super Hit Similar →

Ahmad Rateb - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ahmad Rateb?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ahmad Rateb is "Convict" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ahmad Rateb acted in?

Ahmad Rateb has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ahmad Rateb?

Other notable films include "The Night of Bakiza and Zaghloul’s Arrest", "Nawara", and "Al Zaeem".