The Lizard (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2004, The Lizard is an action and comedy film directed by Kamal Tabrizi, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?
Who’s in it. The Lizard stars Parviz Parastouei as Reza, Bahram Ibrahimi, Shahrokh Foroutanian as Hajji Reza Ahmadi and Farideh Sepah Mansour as Motazedi's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Lizard has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lizard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lizard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lizard (2004)?
- In US, The Lizard is available to stream on Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lizard worth watching?
- The Lizard holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lizard?
- The Lizard stars Parviz Parastouei, Bahram Ibrahimi, Shahrokh Foroutanian, Farideh Sepah Mansour and Rastin Soleimani.