Taste of Cherry (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1997, Taste of Cherry is a drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, running about 99 minutes. “The end of the road.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.
Who’s in it. Taste of Cherry stars Homayoun Ershadi as Mr. Badii, Abdolrahman Bagheri as Mr. Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari as Worker and Safar Ali Moradi as Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Taste of Cherry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taste of Cherry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taste of Cherry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taste of Cherry (1997)?
- In US, Taste of Cherry is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taste of Cherry worth watching?
- Taste of Cherry holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taste of Cherry?
- Taste of Cherry stars Homayoun Ershadi, Abdolrahman Bagheri, Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari, Safar Ali Moradi and Mir Hossein Noori.
- When was Taste of Cherry released?
- Taste of Cherry was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.