The Paternal House (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2014, The Paternal House is a drama, crime, family and horror film directed by Kianush Ayyari, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A young woman is murdered by her own father, with the help of her younger brother. She is secretly buried in the cellar, a space where the women of the family weave carpets and perform other domestic chores. Her loss, or perhaps her presence, continues to haunt the family as it reverberates through the following generations. Ayyari’s film is staged exclusively in this house and was banned several times in Iran.
Who’s in it. The Paternal House stars Mehdi Hashemi as Mohtasham (Middle-Aged), Shahab Hosseini as Naser, Mehran Rajabi as Kalb Hassan and Nazanin Farahani as Masume, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Paternal House 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 The Paternal House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Paternal House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Paternal House (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Paternal House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Paternal House worth watching?
- The Paternal House holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, family and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Paternal House?
- The Paternal House stars Mehdi Hashemi, Shahab Hosseini, Mehran Rajabi, Nazanin Farahani and Naser Hashemi.
- When was The Paternal House released?
- The Paternal House was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.