The Manchador (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, The Manchador is a comedy and drama film directed by Kaveh Tehrani, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Mina and Saeed live a stressful life in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Being a woman in Iran is not particularly easy and Mina sees a future for the family elsewhere. She wants to move abroad, but Saeed then invents a device that places the responsibility for the hijab where it belongs - with the men whose gaze women need protection from.
Who’s in it. The Manchador stars Reza Brojerdi as Saeed, Narges Rashidi as Mina, Sarina Ashkpour as Soodeh and Jasmin Tabatabai as Atousa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manchador page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Manchador tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Manchador (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Manchador change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Manchador?
- The Manchador stars Reza Brojerdi, Narges Rashidi, Sarina Ashkpour, Jasmin Tabatabai and Mohammad-Ali Behboudi.
- When was The Manchador released?
- The Manchador was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.