# Where to watch The Leech (1956) in the UK

> The Leech (1956) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1956  
**Runtime:** 120 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.6/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Music  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T21:03:43.384Z)  

## Synopsis

A rural mother sells her only cow in order to enroll her son, an imam (Shukri Sarhan) at Dar al-Uloom College. When an imam arrives in Cairo, he rents a room in the Citadel area from a domineering woman named Shafa'at (Tahiya Karioka) who is fascinated by his youth and vitality and lures him into practicing vice with her. As a result, he stumbles in his studies and health. At this time, a girl whom she and her father knew from a young age helps him to get rid of all the corruption in which he lives, and her father advises him to stay away from intercessions, but the intercessions plots against him in an attempt to stay with her.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Leech in the UK?**

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**Is The Leech on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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