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It Was Just an Accident

2025·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic917.4Rotten Tomatoes98%79%

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A , crime movie: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
Psychological ThrillerMoral DilemmaContemporary Iranian CinemaCrimeRevengeAmbiguous MotivesSlow-BurnTense AtmosphereSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Jafar Panahi
Written by:
Jafar Panahi
Produced by:
Jafar Panahi, Philippe Martin
Composed by:
Cyril Holtz, Abdolreza Heydari, Valérie Deloof

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Where can I stream It Was Just an Accident?

HuluKanopy

In the United States, It Was Just an Accident 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, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is It Was Just an Accident worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is It Was Just an Accident okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is It Was Just an Accident in English?

FrenchPersianAzerbaijani

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