Orderly or Disorderly (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, Orderly or Disorderly is a notable film directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
What it’s about. A sense of order is the necessary basis of any good social organisation. To illustrate this axiom, Kiarostami presents a series of paired scenes in this educational short film in which the same action is first shown in an organised way and then in an anarchic one. The film crew, however, finds it difficult to organise disorder.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Orderly or Disorderly has proved divisive with 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 Orderly or Disorderly page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orderly or Disorderly (1981)?
- In US, Orderly or Disorderly is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Orderly or Disorderly worth watching?
- Orderly or Disorderly holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Orderly or Disorderly released?
- Orderly or Disorderly was released in 1981.