Before the Revolution (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2013, Before the Revolution is a documentary film directed by Dan Shadur, running about 54 minutes. “The untold story of the Israeli paradise in Iran.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary thriller describing the last days of the Israeli community in Tehran, on the eve of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The director, whose family was in Tehran at the time, uses rare archive materials to illustrate how thousands of Israelis, who enjoyed unusual affinity with the Shah's regime, wake up one morning to find their paradise vanished.
Who’s in it. Before the Revolution stars Ervand Abrahamian as Self, Shaul Bakhash as Self, Zahra Eshraghi as Self and Ruhollah Khomeini as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Before the Revolution sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Before the Revolution page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before the Revolution (2013)?
- In US, Before the Revolution 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 Before the Revolution worth watching?
- Before the Revolution holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Before the Revolution?
- Before the Revolution stars Ervand Abrahamian, Shaul Bakhash, Zahra Eshraghi, Ruhollah Khomeini and Bruce Laingen.
- When was Before the Revolution released?
- Before the Revolution was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.