The Stoning of Soraya M. fingerprint
A , crime movie: , but never gory, .
Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking
Feel
Story
Look
About
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
Actors
Crew
Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:
Composed by:
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about The Stoning of Soraya M.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Stoning of Soraya M. worth watching?
66
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, 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.?
BleakHopeful
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?
CharactersPlot
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.

7.9



















