About Elly (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2009, About Elly is a drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher during a picnic in the north of Iran is followed by a series of misadventures for her fellow travelers.
Who’s in it. About Elly stars Golshifteh Farahani as Sepideh, Shahab Hosseini as Ahmad, Rastin Soleimani as mohammad and Tarane Alidousti as Elly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, About Elly has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About Elly page.
If you liked it. Fans of About Elly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About Elly (2009)?
- In US, About Elly is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is About Elly worth watching?
- About Elly holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in About Elly?
- About Elly stars Golshifteh Farahani, Shahab Hosseini, Rastin Soleimani, Tarane Alidousti and Payman Maadi.
- When was About Elly released?
- About Elly was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.