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Law of Tehran

2019·Movie
2h 14min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes95%86%
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes95%86%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Who are trafficking all these drugs for 6.5 million addicts?

Samad is nobody’s fool. The narcotics officer has seen his share of a drug dealer’s lies and games, and his patience has come to run thin. While searching for the infamous drug baron Nasser Khakzad, he and his colleague Hamid scour the streets of Tehran, turning an overcrowded prison on its head. With his rough and dubious approach, Samad finally manages to find the criminal’s whereabouts – but things do not quite go according to plan...
Gritty Crime ThrillerTehran Drug WarMoral AmbiguityPolice ProceduralSocial RealismIntense PerformancesPsychological DepthBleak Urban Landscape

Crew

Directed by:
Saeed Roustaee
Written by:
Saeed Roustaee
Produced by:
Jamal Sadatian, Hossein Hadianfar, Arastoosohrabinya
Composed by:
Amir-Hossein Ghasemi, Peyman Yazdanian, Iraj Shahzadi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Law of Tehran legally?

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Law of Tehran is included with a subscription to Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Law of Tehran worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Law of Tehran rated?

NRViolenceDrug useStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is Law of Tehran?

2 h 14 min

Law of Tehran runs 2 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Law of Tehran?

Critics95
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Law of Tehran higher (95) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Law of Tehran in?

Persian

It was made in Persian. Produced in Iran.

In how many countries can I watch Law of Tehran?

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