Gabbeh (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Gabbeh is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 75 minutes. “Life is Colour. Love is Colour.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elderly couple go about their routine of cleaning their gabbeh, while bickering gently with each other. Magically, a young woman appears, helping the two clean the rug. This young woman belongs to the clan whose history is depicted in the design of the gabbeh, and the rug recounts the story of the courtship of the young woman by a stranger from the clan.
Who’s in it. Gabbeh stars Shaghayeh Djodat as Gabbeh, Abbas Sayah as Uncle, Hossein Moharami as Old Man and Rogheih Moharami as Old Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Gabbeh has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gabbeh page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gabbeh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gabbeh (1996)?
- In US, Gabbeh is available to 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 Gabbeh worth watching?
- Gabbeh holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gabbeh?
- Gabbeh stars Shaghayeh Djodat, Abbas Sayah, Hossein Moharami, Rogheih Moharami and Parvaneh Ghalandari.
- When was Gabbeh released?
- Gabbeh was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.