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No One Knows About Persian Cats

2009Movie1 h 46 min

DramaMusic
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic717.1Rotten Tomatoes95%76%

A tense, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

Iranian musicians Negar and Ashkan look for band members to play at a London concert ... and the visa that allows them to leave Tehran to do so.

Feels like

  • Indie Rock Comedy-Drama
  • Cultural Clash & Identity
  • Absurdist Bureaucracy Satire
  • Musical Passion vs. Reality
  • Iranian Diaspora Experience
  • Fast-Paced Farce
  • Social Commentary on Censorship
  • Energetic Soundtrack-Driven

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Bahman Ghobadi
Written by
Bahman Ghobadi, Roxana Saberi, Hossein Mortezaeiyan
Produced by
Bahman Ghobadi
Music by
Mahdyar Aghajani, Ash Koosha

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 23, 2009 · 1 h 46 min · Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
December 23, 2009
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Persian
Also spoken
Kurdish
Made in
Iran
Available in
11 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream No One Knows About Persian Cats?"

Questions about No One Knows About Persian Cats

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Where can I stream No One Knows About Persian Cats?

PhiloAMC+IFC Films Unlimited

In the United States, No One Knows About Persian Cats streams on Philo, AMC+, and IFC Films Unlimited. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is No One Knows About Persian Cats worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Will No One Knows About Persian Cats make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Is No One Knows About Persian Cats plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is No One Knows About Persian Cats in English?

PersianKurdish

No, it was made in Persian, with some Kurdish.