Malaria (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Malaria is a drama film directed by Parviz Shahbazi, running about 100 minutes. “Malaria” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl informs her father she’s been kidnapped and asks him to bring the ransom money. Panicked, her father and brothers go to Tehran to look for her. They are unaware, however, that the girl has in fact eloped with her boyfriend and now spends her time in the company of a band of street musicians. Following the arrest of the band leader and full of the love for her boyfriend, the young girl descends an uncertain path…
Who’s in it. Malaria stars Saghar Ghanaat as Hanna, Saed Soheili as Murry, Azarakhsh Farahani as Azarakhsh and Azadeh Namdari as Samira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Malaria has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malaria page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malaria tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malaria (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Malaria change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Malaria worth watching?
- Malaria holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malaria?
- Malaria stars Saghar Ghanaat, Saed Soheili, Azarakhsh Farahani, Azadeh Namdari and Siavash Asadi.
- When was Malaria released?
- Malaria was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.