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Revolution (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2012, Revolution is a drama film directed by Abdi Nazemian, running about 15 minutes.

What it’s about. A coming-of-age story about Jack, a 16-year old Iranian boy growing up in 1989 Los Angeles. With the 1979 Iranian Revolution a distant memory, the AIDS movement as a backdrop, and a haunting score by Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, Jack learns how to stage his own much smaller revolution within the confines of his traditional family.

Who’s in it. Revolution stars Mojean Aria as Jack, Sunday Burke as Letti, David Diaan as Ahmad and Busy Philipps as Emily.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Revolution 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 Revolution page.

If you liked it. Fans of Revolution tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Revolution (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Revolution change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Revolution worth watching?
Revolution holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Revolution?
Revolution stars Mojean Aria, Sunday Burke, David Diaan and Busy Philipps.
When was Revolution released?
Revolution was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.