A Time for Drunken Horses (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2000, A Time for Drunken Horses is a drama and war film directed by Bahman Ghobadi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. After their father dies, a family of five are forced to survive on their own in a Kurdish village on the border of Iran and Iraq. Matters are made worse when 12 year old Ayoub, the new head of the family, is told that his handicapped brother, Madi, needs an immediate operation in order to remain alive. This heartbreaking tale shows the lengths to which a family will go in order to survive in the harshest of conditions, where even the horses are fed liquor in order to work.
Who’s in it. A Time for Drunken Horses stars Ayoub Ahmadi as Ayoub, Rojin Younessi as Rojin, Amaneh Ekhtiar-dini as Amaneh and Madi Ekhtiar-dini as Madi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, A Time for Drunken Horses has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Time for Drunken Horses page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Time for Drunken Horses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch A Time for Drunken Horses (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Time for Drunken Horses change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Time for Drunken Horses worth watching?
- A Time for Drunken Horses holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Time for Drunken Horses?
- A Time for Drunken Horses stars Ayoub Ahmadi, Rojin Younessi, Amaneh Ekhtiar-dini, Madi Ekhtiar-dini and Kolsolum Ekhtiar-dini.