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Taste of Cherry

1997·Movie
1h 39min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth10
  • Direction9
  • Acting9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want to give up the taste of cherries?

A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.
Existential DramaIranian CinemaPhilosophical ExplorationContemplative PacingMoral DilemmasSuicide and MeaningMinimalist StorytellingCharacter-Driven NarrativeSocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Taste of Cherry legally?

Taste of Cherry is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Taste of Cherry worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Taste of Cherry rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Taste of Cherry?

1 h 39 min

Taste of Cherry runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Taste of Cherry?

Critics81
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Taste of Cherry much the same way.

Was Taste of Cherry a box office hit?

Budget$120,000
Box office$10,923

No. It cost about $120,000 to make and earned $10,923 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Taste of Cherry in?

Persian

It was made in Persian. Produced in Iran, France.

In how many countries can I watch Taste of Cherry?

33ADALATAUBEBRCACHCYCZDEESFJFR+19

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Taste of Cherry in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Taste of Cherry use?

Title DropThousand-Yard StareHealthcare MotivationGainax EndingSpeech-Centric WorkDriven to SuicideNo Name GivenExtremely Short TimespanRule of ThreeIn Medias ResDig Your Own GraveMinimalismand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Taste of Cherry, including Title Drop, Thousand-Yard Stare, Healthcare Motivation.