The Twelve Seats (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2016, The Twelve Seats is a comedy and drama film directed by Esmael Barari, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Eskandar, who was formerly the personal driver of “Hoveyda”-prime minister of Pahlavi regime- Claims of knowing a secret of Hovayda; but no one has taken his word seriously. Untill the day he meets Amir Vaziri and tells him about his secret that in addition collection of canes and pipes, Hoveyda has a collection of “paykans”; and once he predicted the upcoming political turmoil in the country hide a very valuable thing in the rear seat of one of twelve Paykans! So Amir and Eskandar begin the search for the hidden item that they don’t know what exactly is.
Who’s in it. The Twelve Seats stars Ahmad Najafi as Drago, Dariush Asadzade as Eskandar, Afsar Asadi and Arjang Amirfazli as Moosh-e Koor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Twelve Seats sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelve Seats page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Seats tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twelve Seats (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twelve Seats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twelve Seats worth watching?
- The Twelve Seats holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Twelve Seats?
- The Twelve Seats stars Ahmad Najafi, Dariush Asadzade, Afsar Asadi, Arjang Amirfazli and Mehran Rajabi.
- When was The Twelve Seats released?
- The Twelve Seats was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.