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Persepolis

2007Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

AnimationDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic908.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic908.2Rotten Tomatoes96%92%

Summary

In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud
Written by
Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud
Produced by
Marc-Antoine Robert, Xavier Rigault
Music by
Olivier Bernet

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Facts

June 27, 2007 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
June 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Persian
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
44 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Distillation, Lies to Children, Anti-Climax +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Persepolis?"

Questions about Persepolis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Persepolis?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Persepolis from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Persepolis worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 90).

Is Persepolis okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Persepolis plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Persepolis a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$23 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

Is Persepolis in English?

FrenchGermanPersian

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

What tropes does Persepolis use?

Adaptation DistillationLies to ChildrenAnti-ClimaxLoophole AbuseHypocriteWide-Eyed IdealistAdopt-a-ServantThe FundamentalistInnocently InsensitiveMissing ChildEvil Is Not a ToyManipulative Bastardand 137 more

TV Tropes lists 149 tropes for it, including Adaptation Distillation, Lies to Children, and Anti-Climax.