Persepolis (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2007, Persepolis is a drama and animation film directed by Vincent Paronnaud, running about 95 minutes. “The Film Iran Didn't Want The World To See” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
Who’s in it. Persepolis stars Chiara Mastroianni as Marjane (voice), Danielle Darrieux as Marjane's Grandmother (voice), Catherine Deneuve as Marjane's Mother (voice) and Simon Abkarian as Marjane's Father (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Persepolis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persepolis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persepolis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persepolis (2007)?
- In US, Persepolis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Persepolis worth watching?
- Persepolis holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Persepolis?
- Persepolis stars Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian and Gabrielle Lopes Benites.
- When was Persepolis released?
- Persepolis was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.