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Crimson Gold

2003Movie1 h 36 min

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic828.5Rotten Tomatoes88%81%

A moving, bleak drama movie about class and money and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

When you're pushed too far, you might just push back

Pizza man Hussein is a daily witnesses to the unjust distribution of wealth in his native Iran. One day, he finds a purse filled with shockingly expensive receipts from an upscale jewelry store. He attempts to bring the purse back to the store, but because of his working-class attire, he's not allowed inside. Then, during a delivery, a rich man invites Hussein into his extravagant mansion – an event that spurs Hussein to make a desperate bid for wealth.

Feels like

  • Iranian Cinema
  • Social Realism
  • Class Conflict
  • Crime Drama
  • Poverty and Inequality
  • Melancholy
  • Psychological Impact
  • Political Commentary
  • Character-Driven

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Jafar Panahi
Written by
Abbas Kiarostami
Produced by
Jafar Panahi
Music by
Peyman Yazdanian

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Facts

September 12, 2003 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
September 12, 2003
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Persian
Made in
Iran, France, Italy
Box office
$400,768
Available in
53 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crimson Gold?"

Questions about Crimson Gold

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crimson Gold?

KanopyHooplaFandorOVIDMetrographCineverse

In the United States, Crimson Gold streams on Fandor, OVID, and Metrograph, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Cineverse. It also streams in 52 other countries.

Is Crimson Gold worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 82).

Will I feel good after watching Crimson Gold?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Crimson Gold 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 Crimson Gold in English?

Persian

No, it was made in Persian.