Circumstance (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Circumstance is a drama film directed by Maryam Keshavarz, running about 107 minutes. “Let no love fall victim to...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's newfound conservatism.
Who’s in it. Circumstance stars Nikohl Boosheri as Atafeh, Sarah Kazemy as Shireen, Reza Sixo Safai as Mehran and Soheil Parsa as Firouz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Circumstance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circumstance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circumstance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circumstance (2011)?
- In US, Circumstance is available to stream on YouTube TV and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circumstance worth watching?
- Circumstance holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circumstance?
- Circumstance stars Nikohl Boosheri, Sarah Kazemy, Reza Sixo Safai, Soheil Parsa and Nasrin Pakkho.
- When was Circumstance released?
- Circumstance was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.