A Respectable Family (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, A Respectable Family is a drama film directed by Massoud Bakhshi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Arash is an Iranian academic who lives in the West. He returns to Iran to teach in Shiraz, a city far from Tehran where his mother lives. Drawn into a series of domestic and financial dramas, he faces a country that is now alien to him. Following the death of his father and the discovery of what his “respectable family” has become, he is forced to make choices.
Who’s in it. A Respectable Family stars Babak Hamidian as Arash, Mehrdad Sedighian as Hamed, Ahoo Kheradmand as The mother and Mehran Ahmadi as Jafar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Respectable Family 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 A Respectable Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Respectable Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Respectable Family (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Respectable Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Respectable Family worth watching?
- A Respectable Family holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Respectable Family?
- A Respectable Family stars Babak Hamidian, Mehrdad Sedighian, Ahoo Kheradmand, Mehran Ahmadi and Parivash Nazarieh.
- When was A Respectable Family released?
- A Respectable Family was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.