The May Lady (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, The May Lady is a drama film directed by Rakhshan Banietemad, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Forough Kia is a film-maker who got divorced from her husband many years ago and now is living with her son Maani. She decides to make a documentary about perfect mothers. In order to do so she meets many mothers to chose the perfect mother among them. She finally decides to quit making this film because of tiredness but doctor Rahbar wants her to continue. Maani is teasing her every day preventing her from marrying doctor Rahbar but she finally decides that she wants to marry him.
Who’s in it. The May Lady stars Minoo Farshchi as Forugh Kia, Mani Kasraian as Mani, Golab Adine and Atefeh Razavi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The May Lady 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 May Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The May Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The May Lady (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The May Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The May Lady worth watching?
- The May Lady holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The May Lady?
- The May Lady stars Minoo Farshchi, Mani Kasraian, Golab Adine, Atefeh Razavi and Nayereh Farahani.
- When was The May Lady released?
- The May Lady was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.