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The Song of Sparrows

2008Movie1 h 36 min

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic747.9Rotten Tomatoes98%87%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Chasing dreams. Finding hope.

When an ostrich-rancher focuses on replacing his daughter's hearing aid, which breaks right before crucial exams, everything changes for a struggling rural family in Iran. Karim motorbikes into a world alien to him - incredibly hectic Tehran, where sudden opportunities for independence, thrill and challenge him. But his honor and honesty, plus traditional authority over his inventive clan, are tested, as he stumbles among vast cultural and economic gaps between his village nestled in the desert, and a throbbing international metropolis.

Feels like

  • Iranian Cinema
  • Rural Life
  • Family Drama
  • Social Realism
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Melancholy
  • Cultural Clash
  • Poverty and Resilience
  • Character-Driven

Cast

1 of 1

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Directed by
Majid Majidi
Written by
Majid Majidi, Mehran Kashani

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Facts

October 1, 2008 · 1 h 36 min · Drama

Released
October 1, 2008
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Persian
Also spoken
Azerbaijani
Made in
Iran
Box office
$115,605
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Song of Sparrows?"

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Where can I stream The Song of Sparrows?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Song of Sparrows is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Song of Sparrows worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 74).

Is The Song of Sparrows okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Song of Sparrows 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 The Song of Sparrows in English?

PersianAzerbaijani

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