Two Women (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1999, Two Women is a drama film directed by Tahmine Milani, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A sensation when released in 1999 in Iran, Two Women charts the lives of two promising architecture students over the course of the first turbulent years of the Islamic Republic. Tahimine Milani creates this scathing portrait of those traditions - aided by official indifference - which conspire to trap women and stop them from realizing their full potential; the inclusion of frank depictions of domestic violence was hailed by many as a breakthrough in dealing with a long taboo subject.
Who’s in it. Two Women stars Niki Karimi as Fereshteh, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Reza Khandan and Atila Pesyani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Two Women has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Women tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Women (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Women worth watching?
- Two Women holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Women?
- Two Women stars Niki Karimi, Mohammad Reza Foroutan, Reza Khandan, Atila Pesyani and Merila Zarei.
- When was Two Women released?
- Two Women was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.