Kandahar (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Kandahar is a drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. After an Afghanistan-born woman who lives in Canada receives a letter from her suicidal sister, she takes a perilous journey through Afghanistan to try to find her.
Who’s in it. Kandahar stars Ike Ogut as Naghadar, Nelofer Pazira as Nafas, Hassan Tantai as Tabib Sahid and Sadou Teymouri as Khak, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Kandahar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kandahar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kandahar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kandahar (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kandahar change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kandahar worth watching?
- Kandahar holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kandahar?
- Kandahar stars Ike Ogut, Nelofer Pazira, Hassan Tantai, Sadou Teymouri and Hoyatala Hakimi.
- When was Kandahar released?
- Kandahar was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.