The Green Wave (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2012, The Green Wave is an animation and documentary film directed by Ali Samadi Ahadi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Green was the symbol of recognition among the supporters of Iranian presidential candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi. This documentary-collage illustrates with animated blogs and tweets the story of democracy under fire and the dramatic events before and after the 2009 presidential elections in Iran.
Who’s in it. The Green Wave stars Mohsen Kadivar as Himself, Mitra Khalatbari as Herself, Shadi Sadr as Herself and Mehdi Mohseni as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Green Wave sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Wave tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Wave (2012)?
- In US, The Green Wave is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Wave worth watching?
- The Green Wave holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Green Wave?
- The Green Wave stars Mohsen Kadivar, Mitra Khalatbari, Shadi Sadr, Mehdi Mohseni and Payam Akhavan.
- When was The Green Wave released?
- The Green Wave was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.