Canaan (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, Canaan is a drama film directed by Mani Haghighi, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Mina has decided to leave her older husband Morteza after ten years of marriage. Next Monday will be her divorce date, which means her first step towards her goal; immigration. However, the arrival of her older sister, Azar, together with the illness of her mother in law is causing her trouble. To her surprise, meanwhile, she finds out she is pregnant.
Who’s in it. Canaan stars Mohammad Reza Foroutan as Morteza, Tarane Alidousti as Mina, Afsaneh Bayegan as Azar and Bahram Radan as Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Canaan 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 Canaan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canaan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canaan (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canaan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canaan worth watching?
- Canaan holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canaan?
- Canaan stars Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Tarane Alidousti, Afsaneh Bayegan, Bahram Radan and Hasan Ma'juni.
- When was Canaan released?
- Canaan was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.