The Suitors (1988): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, The Suitors is a komödie film directed by Ghasem Ebrahimian, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Iranian businessman Haji returns to Manhattan with his new bride, Mariyam. Haji's friends plan a feast to celebrate the marriage in the traditional style, which includes a slaughtered lamb. Lamb's blood from the messy ritual dripping into the apartment below causes a suspicious neighbor to call the police. When Haji is killed in the ensuing police intervention, the widow Mariyam is wooed by Haji's friends. Sensing Mariyam's reluctance, Mohammed acts quickly to propose marriage with tragi-comedic consequences.
Who’s in it. The Suitors stars Pouran Esrafily as Mariyam, Ali Azizian, Bahman Soltani and Bahman Maghsoudlou.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Suitors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suitors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suitors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Suitors (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Suitors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Suitors worth watching?
- The Suitors holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suitors?
- The Suitors stars Pouran Esrafily, Ali Azizian, Bahman Soltani and Bahman Maghsoudlou.
- When was The Suitors released?
- The Suitors was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.