The Peddler (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, The Peddler is a drama and crime film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie consists of three episodes that explore the lives of poor and desperate in Iran. In episode one, a very poor couple with many crippled children abandon their newly born baby in hopes that it will have a better future. In the second episode, a mentally impaired and isolated young man tries to take care of his senile mother who is almost dead. In the third episode, a cowardly and desperate peddler tries to escape from his boss.
Who’s in it. The Peddler stars Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmaeel Soltaniyan, Mohammad Talaie and Somayyeh Ebrahimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Peddler 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 The Peddler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Peddler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Peddler (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peddler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Peddler worth watching?
- The Peddler holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Peddler?
- The Peddler stars Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmaeel Soltaniyan, Mohammad Talaie, Somayyeh Ebrahimi and Morteza Zarrabi.
- When was The Peddler released?
- The Peddler was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.