Downpour (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, Downpour is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bahram Beyzai, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A well educated and humble teacher arrives in a new city and at a new job in the pre-revolutionary Iran. He falls in love with a hardworking underprivileged young woman that nurses her very old mother and raises her young brother. In an environment where commitments and social problems often stand in the way between people and their dreams.
Who’s in it. Downpour stars Parviz Fanizadeh as Hekmati, Mohammadali Keshavarz as Nazem, Jamshid Layegh and Parvaneh Massoumi as Atefeh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Downpour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Downpour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downpour tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downpour (1972)?
- In US, Downpour is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Downpour worth watching?
- Downpour holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Downpour?
- Downpour stars Parviz Fanizadeh, Mohammadali Keshavarz, Jamshid Layegh, Parvaneh Massoumi and Esmat Safavi.
- When was Downpour released?
- Downpour was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.