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The Lizard

2004·Movie
1h 51min
IMDb8.4

Where to watch

BrewPlexDarkroomFawesomeTubi TV

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The Lizard fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?
Iranian CinemaSatirical ComedyClergySocial CommentaryMistaken IdentityRedemptionCommunityEscape

Crew

Directed by:
Kamal Tabrizi
Written by:
Peyman Ghasemkhani
Produced by:
Manouchehr Mohammadi
Composed by:
Mohammadreza Aligholi, Mohsen Roshan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Lizard

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Where can I stream The Lizard legally?

BrewPlexDarkroomFawesomeTubi TV

The Lizard is included with a subscription to Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lizard worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Lizard?

1 h 51 min

The Lizard runs 1 h 51 min.

What language is The Lizard in?

Persian

It was made in Persian. Produced in Iran.

In how many countries can I watch The Lizard?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lizard in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.