Baran (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2001, Baran is a drama and romance film directed by Majid Majidi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a building site in present-day Tehran, Lateef, a 17-year-old Turkish worker is irresistibly drawn to Rahmat, a young Afghan worker. The revelation of Rahmat's secret changes both their lives.
Who’s in it. Baran stars Hossein Abedini as Lateef, Zahra Bahrami as Baran, Reza Naji as Memar and Hossein Mahjoub as Soltan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Baran has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Baran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Baran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Baran (2001)?
- In US, Baran is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Baran worth watching?
- Baran holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Baran?
- Baran stars Hossein Abedini, Zahra Bahrami, Reza Naji, Hossein Mahjoub and Abbas Rahimi.
- When was Baran released?
- Baran was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.