Where can I watch First Graders (1984)?

In US, First Graders is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is First Graders worth watching?

First Graders holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

When was First Graders released?

First Graders was released in 1984.

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First Graders (1984): cast, story & where to watch

1984 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1984, First Graders is a notable film directed by Abbas Kiarostami.

What it’s about. A documentary film about a boys school in Iran. The film shows numerous, funny and moving interviews of many different young pupils of this school summoned by their superintendent for questions of discipline. The man is not severe, but clever and fair. He teaches loyalty, fellowship and righteousness to these boys. Besides these interviews, we see scenes of this school’s quotidian life.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, First Graders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Graders page.

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Where can I watch First Graders (1984)?: In US, First Graders is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is First Graders worth watching?: First Graders holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was First Graders released?: First Graders was released in 1984.