The Blind Owl (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1975, The Blind Owl is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Kioumars Derambakhsh, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. Film based on the famous Iranian novella by Sadegh Hedayat, considered one of the great works of modern Persian prose. A man who is perhaps losing his mind spits his murderous fantasies and confessions at a shadow on the wall of his room that has the shape of an owl.
Who’s in it. The Blind Owl stars Parviz Fanizadeh as The Young Man, Novin Ghiasi as The Woman, Farshid Farshood and Naser Nasiri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Blind Owl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blind Owl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blind Owl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blind Owl (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blind Owl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blind Owl worth watching?
- The Blind Owl holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blind Owl?
- The Blind Owl stars Parviz Fanizadeh, Novin Ghiasi, Farshid Farshood, Naser Nasiri and Parvin Soleymani.
- When was The Blind Owl released?
- The Blind Owl was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.