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The Color of Paradise

1999Movie1 h 28 minPG

DramaFamily
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic808.5Rotten Tomatoes88%96%

A wholesome, moving family movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Story of a little boy, who sees the world by his heart and hands not by eyes...

Mohammad joyfully returns to his tiny village on summer vacation from the Institute for the Blind, unaware of his widowed father's intentions to disown him in order to win the hand—and dowry—of a local woman. With the wedding swiftly approaching, Mohammad's future hangs precariously in the balance as his father struggles against his destiny, unable to see the wonder of life and love that's so clear to his son.

Feels like

  • Iranian Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Visually Stunning
  • Spiritual
  • Family Drama
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Childhood Innocence
  • Philosophical

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Majid Majidi
Written by
Majid Majidi
Produced by
Mehdi Karimi, Ali Ghaemmaghami, Mohsen Sarab
Music by
Alireza Kohandairy

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Facts

February 8, 1999 · 1 h 28 min · PG

Released
February 8, 1999
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
Persian
Made in
Iran
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Parental Abandonment, Handicapped Badass, Country Mouse +2

  • Parental Abandonment
  • Handicapped Badass
  • Country Mouse
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Meadow Run

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Color of Paradise?"

Questions about The Color of Paradise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Color of Paradise?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Color of Paradise worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 80).

Is The Color of Paradise okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Color of Paradise plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Color of Paradise good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Color of Paradise in English?

Persian

No, it was made in Persian.