The Suitor (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1972, The Suitor is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Ali Hatami.
What it’s about. Mr. Khavari, a calligraphy teacher who is the tenant of an aristocratic family has fallen in love with their daughter. But the hand of fate is working against his heartfelt sentiments. Every time he find a chance to ask for the girl's hand, a rival crops up that marries the girl and make him a loser. But Khavari proves himself a persevering suitor...
Who’s in it. The Suitor stars Parviz Sayyad as Khavari, Zari Khoshkam as Zari, Enayat Bakhshi as Javad and Jahangir Forouhar as Singing Teacher.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Suitor 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 The Suitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suitor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Suitor (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Suitor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Suitor worth watching?
- The Suitor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suitor?
- The Suitor stars Parviz Sayyad, Zari Khoshkam, Enayat Bakhshi and Jahangir Forouhar.
- When was The Suitor released?
- The Suitor was released in 1972.