Hajji Washington (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, Hajji Washington is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Ali Hatami, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Hajji Hossein-Gholi Noori (Haji Baba) goes to Washington D.C. as the first Iranian (Persian) ambassador to the United States of America. After he opens the embassy, he is unable to invite statesmen to visit him. Haji fires the embassy staff due to the inability of the Persian government to meet the embassy's needs. One night he is visited by President Grover Cleveland.
Who’s in it. Hajji Washington stars Ezzatolah Entezami as Hajji Hossein-Gholi Noori, Richard Harrison as President Andrew Johnson / Grover Cleveland, Ransel Cass as Native Indian Chief and Mario Donatone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Hajji Washington 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 Hajji Washington page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hajji Washington tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hajji Washington (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hajji Washington change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hajji Washington worth watching?
- Hajji Washington holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hajji Washington?
- Hajji Washington stars Ezzatolah Entezami, Richard Harrison, Ransel Cass, Mario Donatone and Ludovico Della Jojo.
- When was Hajji Washington released?
- Hajji Washington was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.