The Salesman (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, The Salesman is a thriller and drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Forced out of their apartment due to dangerous works on a neighboring building, Emad and Rana move into a new flat in the center of Tehran. An incident linked to the previous tenant will dramatically change the young couple’s life.
Who’s in it. The Salesman stars Shahab Hosseini as Emad Etesami, Tarane Alidousti as Rana Etesami, Babak Karimi as Babak and Mina Sadati as Sanam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Salesman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Salesman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Salesman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Salesman (2016)?
- In US, The Salesman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Salesman worth watching?
- The Salesman holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Salesman?
- The Salesman stars Shahab Hosseini, Tarane Alidousti, Babak Karimi, Mina Sadati and Mehdi Koushki.
- When was The Salesman released?
- The Salesman was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.