Tambourine (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2008, Tambourine is a comedy and drama film directed by Parisa Bakhtavar, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. Mohammad is sent to an apartment situated in uptown Tehran to install their satellite dishes, while having satellite TV is illegal in Iran. He arrives there with a girl named Shirin who seems to be his girlfriend and is in need of some money to repair her father's car with which she has had an accident the day before. Each of the house's residents have their own fish to fry and they also want their satellites installed as soon as possible.

Who’s in it. Tambourine stars Baran Kosari, Saber Abar, Amin Hayaei and Mehran Modiri, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Tambourine 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 Tambourine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tambourine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tambourine (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tambourine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tambourine worth watching?
Tambourine holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tambourine?
Tambourine stars Baran Kosari, Saber Abar, Amin Hayaei, Mehran Modiri and Amir Nuri.
When was Tambourine released?
Tambourine was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.