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The Stoning of Soraya M.

2009·Movie
1h 54min
66
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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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When a deadly conspiracy became a shameful cover-up One witness refused to be silent

In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant ended in tragedy.
Historical DramaOppression & InjusticeBased on True EventsMiddle Eastern SettingEmotional & DisturbingReligious ExtremismStrong Female LeadPolitical CommentaryVillage Life

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Where can I stream The Stoning of Soraya M.?

In the United States, The Stoning of Soraya M. streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is The Stoning of Soraya M. worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (80 out of 100) than critics (55).

Will I feel good after watching The Stoning of Soraya M.?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Stoning of Soraya M. plot-driven or character-driven?

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

What tropes does The Stoning of Soraya M. use?

Due to the DeadDouble StandardOne-Woman WailImagine SpotTown with a Dark SecretKangaroo CourtVertigo EffectLonely Piano PieceHonor-Related AbuseBlack-and-White MoralityBlackmailGornand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Due to the Dead, Double Standard, and One-Woman Wail.