Coup 53 (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2019, Coup 53 is a history and documentary film directed by Taghi Amirani, running about 121 minutes. “Old secrets cast long shadows” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tehran, Iran, August 19, 1953. A group of Iranian conspirators who, with the approval of the deposed tyrant Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, have conspired with agents of the British MI6 and the US CIA, manage to put an end to the democratic government led by Mohammad Mosaddegh, a dramatic event that will begin the tragic era of coups d'état that, orchestrated by the CIA, will take place, over the following decades, in dozens of countries around the world.
Who’s in it. Coup 53 stars Ralph Fiennes as Self - Actor / Norman Darbyshire, Taghi Amirani as Self - Filmmaker, Farhad Diba as Self - Mossadegh's Nephew and Malcolm Byrne as Self - Researcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Coup 53 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Eventive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Coup 53 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coup 53 tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coup 53 (2019)?
- In US, Coup 53 is available to rent or buy from Eventive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Coup 53 worth watching?
- Coup 53 holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coup 53?
- Coup 53 stars Ralph Fiennes, Taghi Amirani, Farhad Diba, Malcolm Byrne and Stephen Kinzer.
- When was Coup 53 released?
- Coup 53 was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.