Day Break (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2005, Day Break is a drama film directed by Hamid Rahmanian, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Since the Islamic Revolution in Iran, capital punishment is carried out according to Islamic law, which gives the family of the victim ownership of the offender's life. Day Break - based on a compilation of true stories and shot inside Tehran's century-old prison - revolves around the imminent execution of Mansour, a man found guilty of murder. When the family of the victim repeatedly fails to show up on the appointed day, Mansour's execution is postponed again and again. Stuck inside the purgatory of his own mind, he waits as time passes on without him, caught between life and death, retribution and forgiveness.
Who’s in it. Day Break stars Hossein Yari as Mansour, Zabi Afshar as Hashem and Hoda Nasseh as Atifeh.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Day Break has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Day Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Day Break tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Day Break (2005)?
- In GB, Day Break is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Day Break worth watching?
- Day Break holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Day Break?
- Day Break stars Hossein Yari, Zabi Afshar and Hoda Nasseh.
- When was Day Break released?
- Day Break was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.