The 40th Door (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, The 40th Door is a drama film directed by Elchin Musaoghlu, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Fourteen-year-old Rustam lives with his mother in a village; his father was killed by the Russian mafia. After his father's death, Rustam tries to provide for himself and his mother without resorting to illegal money-making schemes. But his dream is to join a music band. The title of the film refers to an Azerbaijani fairy tale about saving a princess from a house with 40 doors; no one has succeeded in opening the last door, and thus its secret remains hidden. The villagers have named their village the 40th door as well.
Who’s in it. The 40th Door stars Hasan Safarov as Rustam, Rovshan Aghayev as Edik, Gular Nabiyeva as Leyla and Elmira Shabanova as Fatma, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 40th Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 40th Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 40th Door (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 40th Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The 40th Door?
- The 40th Door stars Hasan Safarov, Rovshan Aghayev, Gular Nabiyeva, Elmira Shabanova and Rafig Azimov.
- When was The 40th Door released?
- The 40th Door was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.