30 Best Movies In Persian - A Good Movie To Watch

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Iran is known for its film industry, which is behind some of the world's most visually poetic films. More recently, Iranian cinema has given us Oscar-recognised movies that give Hollywood a run for its money. Here are the best movies featuring the Persian language to stream now.

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The White Balloon (1995)

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8.7

A charming, deceptively simple masterpiece from one of Iran’s greatest directors

Holy Spider (2022)

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8.0

A timely and terrifying noir that takes on systemic abuse and corruption in Iran

Osama (2003)

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8.9

A devastating and important account of the oppression of Afghan women under Taliban rule

There Is No Evil (2020)

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8.4

Director Mohammad Rasoulof questions the morality of the death penalty in Iran

Cameraperson (2016)

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8.5

Singular, moving, and surprising—a must-see documentary that reflects on craft, memoir, and the quiet roles we play in our own lives and beyond

Close-Up (1990)

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9.0

An ingenious docufiction classic and a passionate examination of storytelling and cinema

Hit the Road (2021)

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8.4

A uniquely mysterious spin on the family vacation movie, with a sobering real-world twist

House of Sand and Fog (2003)

7.2

A tragic, old-school drama elevated by compelling performances across the board

Fifi Howls from Happiness (2014)

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8.2

The unknown story of "Iran's Picasso" rescued moments away from his death

Retrograde (2022)

7.0

A fly-on-the-wall look at the devastating aftermath of the US’ sudden exit from Afghanistan

A Hero (2021)

8.6

Another complex Iranian drama from the director of A Separation

Where Is the Friend’s House?

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8.5

A child tries to do right by his friend in this moving portrait of life in rural Iran

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