The Traveler (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1974, The Traveler is a drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The Traveler is a 1974 Iranian drama film directed by Abbas Kiarostami that tells the story of Hassan Darabi, a troublesome, amoral 10-year-old boy in a small Iranian town. He wishes to see the Iran national football team play an important match in Tehran. In order to achieve that, he scams his friends and neighbors. After a number of adventures, he finally reaches Tehran stadium at the time of the match. The film addresses the boy's determination in his goal and his indifference to the effects of his actions on other people, particularly those who are closest to him. In its element, the film is an examination of human behavior and the balance of right and wrong.
Who’s in it. The Traveler stars Hassan Darabi as Qassem / Qassem Julayi / Ghāsem Jolā'i, Masud Zandbegleh, Mostafa Tari and Pare Gol Atashjameh as Mother of Qassem.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Traveler has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Traveler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Traveler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Traveler (1974)?
- In US, The Traveler is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Traveler worth watching?
- The Traveler holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Traveler?
- The Traveler stars Hassan Darabi, Masud Zandbegleh, Mostafa Tari and Pare Gol Atashjameh.