The Tenants (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, The Tenants is a comedy and drama film directed by Dariush Mehrjui, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A satirical comedy about the oddball inhabitants of a Tehran apartment building and their landlord.
Who’s in it. The Tenants stars Akbar Abdi as Qandy, Ezzatolah Entezami as Abbas, Farimah Farjami and Hamide Kheyrabadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tenants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tenants page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tenants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tenants (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tenants change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tenants worth watching?
- The Tenants holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Tenants?
- The Tenants stars Akbar Abdi, Ezzatolah Entezami, Farimah Farjami, Hamide Kheyrabadi and Ferdous Kaviani.
- When was The Tenants released?
- The Tenants was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.