The Prank (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, The Prank is a comedy and drama film directed by Homayoun Assadian, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. An adaptation of Hero (1992), The Prank (Persian: Shoukhi) tells the story of Reza Fathali (Parviz Parastui), a petty criminal who saves the passengers of a crashed airplane; however, his friend, Ebrahim Nazabadi (Habib Rezaei) takes credit for his heroism.
Who’s in it. The Prank stars Habib Rezaei, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Javad Yahyavi and Parviz Parastouei.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prank page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prank tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prank (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prank change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Prank?
- The Prank stars Habib Rezaei, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Javad Yahyavi and Parviz Parastouei.
- When was The Prank released?
- The Prank was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.