Born Under Libra (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2001, Born Under Libra is a drama film directed by Ahmad Reza Darvish, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Divided by student protests and conflicting politics, college lovers Daniel and Mahtab are separated when Daniel flees Tehran. But Mahtab follows, travelling south to his village. As the lovers reunite and head back to Tehran, they find themselves trapped by flood waters in an abandoned battlefield, strewn with landmines and dead soldiers.
Who’s in it. Born Under Libra stars Mitra Hajjar as Mahtab, Mohammad Reza Foroutan as Danial, Mahmud Azizi as Peyman and Laleh Eskandari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Born Under Libra sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born Under Libra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born Under Libra tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Under Libra (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Born Under Libra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Born Under Libra worth watching?
- Born Under Libra holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Born Under Libra?
- Born Under Libra stars Mitra Hajjar, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Mahmud Azizi, Laleh Eskandari and Saba Kamali.
- When was Born Under Libra released?
- Born Under Libra was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.