Canary Yellow (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Canary Yellow is a comedy and drama film directed by Rakhshan Banietemad, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After spending all his money buying a piece of land that was already sold to someone else, Nasrallah Madadi finds himself in trouble. To solve his money problems, he then decides to be the offender of fraud rather than its victim. Getting himself involved with a pair of criminals, he begins a crooked business selling a same yellow taxi to different buyers, only to steal it back from them and sell it again. In a fascinating portrayal of human nature, Canary Yellow follows Nasrallah through the ups and downs of his double-sided experience of crime. But will it all end with the better life for his family he hopes for?
Who’s in it. Canary Yellow stars Mehdi Hashemi as Nasrollah, Golab Adine as Golab, Manouchehr Hamedi and Mahmoud Jafari as Kamal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Canary Yellow 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 Canary Yellow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canary Yellow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canary Yellow (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canary Yellow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canary Yellow worth watching?
- Canary Yellow holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Canary Yellow?
- Canary Yellow stars Mehdi Hashemi, Golab Adine, Manouchehr Hamedi, Mahmoud Jafari and Bahman Zarrinpour.
- When was Canary Yellow released?
- Canary Yellow was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.