Tehran Taboo (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2017, Tehran Taboo is a drama and animation film directed by Ali Soozandeh, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The lives of three strong-willed women and a young musician cross paths in Tehran’s schizophrenic society where sex, adultery, corruption, prostitution and drugs coexist with strict religious law. In this bustling modern metropolis, avoiding prohibition has become an everyday sport and breaking taboos can be a means of personal emancipation.
Who’s in it. Tehran Taboo stars Arash Marandi as Babak, Alireza Bayram as Mohsen, Şiir Eloğlu as Schwiegermutter and Zahra Amir Ebrahimi as Sara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Tehran Taboo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $349.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 Tehran Taboo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tehran Taboo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tehran Taboo (2017)?
- In US, Tehran Taboo is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and 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 Tehran Taboo worth watching?
- Tehran Taboo holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tehran Taboo?
- Tehran Taboo stars Arash Marandi, Alireza Bayram, Şiir Eloğlu, Zahra Amir Ebrahimi and Klaus Ofczarek.
- When was Tehran Taboo released?
- Tehran Taboo was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.