Name: The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2024-09-18
Duration: 2 h 47 min
Cast: Soheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi

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Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

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Iranian Political Drama
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Directed by: Mohammad Rasoulof
Written by: Mohammad Rasoulof
Produced by: Mohammad Rasoulof, Mani Tilgner, Amin Sadraei
Music by: Karzan Mahmood

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September 18, 2024 · 2 h 47 min · PG-13

Released: September 18, 2024
Runtime: 2 h 47 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Original language: French
Also spoken: Persian
Made in: France, Germany
Budget: $3 million
Box office: $7 million
Available in: 53 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Bratty Teenage Daughter, Chekhov's Gun +9

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Bratty Teenage Daughter
Chekhov's Gun
Domestic Abuse
Facial Horror
Freudian Excuse
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Where can I stream The Seed of the Sacred Fig?

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In the United States, The Seed of the Sacred Fig streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig worth watching?

85

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 4.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 84).

Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig in English?

FrenchPersian

No, it was made in French, with some Persian.