Pari (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1995, Pari is a drama and romance film directed by Dariush Mehrjui, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Pari is an honor student in literature and theatre at Tehran University. Attracted to the life of her late brother Asad, an ascetic and devotee to Eastern philosophy, she abandons her usual life and embarks on a journey to find herself and discover who she really is. Her quest upsets her other brother, Dadashi, who disagrees with the ascetic life of Asad and tries to convince Pari to return to literature and theater. Her quest upsets her other brother, Dadashi, who disagrees with the ascetic life of Asad and tries to convince Pari to return to literature and theater
Who’s in it. Pari stars Niki Karimi as Pari, Ali Mosaffa as Dadashi, Khosro Shakibai as Dadashi / Asad and Parsa Pirouzfar as Arefe Ketabe Pari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pari 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 Pari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pari (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pari worth watching?
- Pari holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pari?
- Pari stars Niki Karimi, Ali Mosaffa, Khosro Shakibai, Parsa Pirouzfar and Melika Sharifinia.
- When was Pari released?
- Pari was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.