Stronger Than a Bullet (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2017, Stronger Than a Bullet is a history and documentary film directed by Maryam Ebrahimi, running about 75 minutes.

What it’s about. Iran, January 16th, 1979. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi flees after being overthrown. Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Tehran and proclaims the Islamic Republic on April 1st, 1979. In the same year, Saddam Hussein seizes power in Iraq and, after several border skirmishes, attacks Iran on September 22nd, 1980, initiating a cruel war that will last eight years. Since its outbreak, correspondent Saeid Sadeghi documented it from its beginning to its bitter end.

Who’s in it. Stronger Than a Bullet stars Saeid Sadeghi as Self - War Correspondent, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran as Self - Politician (archive footage), Ruhollah Khomeini as Self - Politician (archive footage) and Saddam Hussein as Self - Politician (archive footage).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Stronger Than a Bullet 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 Stronger Than a Bullet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stronger Than a Bullet tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stronger Than a Bullet (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stronger Than a Bullet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Stronger Than a Bullet worth watching?
Stronger Than a Bullet holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Stronger Than a Bullet?
Stronger Than a Bullet stars Saeid Sadeghi, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran, Ruhollah Khomeini and Saddam Hussein.
When was Stronger Than a Bullet released?
Stronger Than a Bullet was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.