Iron Island (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, Iron Island is a drama film directed by Mohammad Rasoulof, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Squatters live on a mothballed oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. The children attend a school on board; men harvest scrap metal and old oil in the hull; women keep house and raise children and Captain Nemat runs it all with an iron hand. We follow a lad who rescues fish trapped in the hull, an old man who stares at the sun, the idealistic teacher, and Ahmad, the Captain's assistant who has fallen in love with a young woman whose father wants to marry her to someone of means. What future has this sinking city?
Who’s in it. Iron Island stars Ali Nasirian as Captain Nemat, Hossein Farzi-Zadeh as Ahmad and Neda Pakdaman as The girl.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Iron Island has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox+. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Iron Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Iron Island (2005)?
- In US, Iron Island is available to stream on FilmBox+. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Iron Island worth watching?
- Iron Island holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Iron Island?
- Iron Island stars Ali Nasirian, Hossein Farzi-Zadeh and Neda Pakdaman.