The Mare (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, The Mare is a notable film directed by Ali Zhekan, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Noted Iranian actress Susan Taslimi plays an impoverished single mother who agees to marry off her 13-year-old daughter to a middle-aged man in return for a mare, which will help her earn an income and provide for her younger children. Director Ali Zhekan paints a stark picture of poverty and patriarchy in rural Iran (the mother stores her rice in a container hidden in a tree; her brother, who brokered the wedding, mercilessly beats the recalcitrant child), but this 1986 film is distinguished mostly by Taslimi's increasingly fiery performance as the mother decides to defend her daughter's freedom.
Who’s in it. The Mare stars Susan Taslimi, Hossein Mahjoub, Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi and Parviz Shahinkhou as Bagher.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Mare has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mare page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mare (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mare change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mare worth watching?
- The Mare holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mare?
- The Mare stars Susan Taslimi, Hossein Mahjoub, Firouz Behjat-Mohamadi and Parviz Shahinkhou.
- When was The Mare released?
- The Mare was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.