Hayat (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2005, Hayat is a drama film directed by Gholam Reza Ramezani, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. For weeks, 12-year-old Hayat (a word that means ‘life’) has been cramming for her final exam. Then the night before, her father falls ill and is rushed to hospital. Hayat is left alone to look after her infant sister. Help is at hand, but Hayat is not one to forego her responsibilities. Somehow the need to appear for her exam and look after her baby sister have to be reconciled.
Who’s in it. Hayat stars Mohammad Sa'eed Babakhanlo as Nabat, Mehrdad Hassani as Akbar, Ghazaleh Parsafar as Ghazaleh and Gholamreza Ramezani.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Hayat sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hayat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hayat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hayat (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hayat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hayat worth watching?
- Hayat holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hayat?
- Hayat stars Mohammad Sa'eed Babakhanlo, Mehrdad Hassani, Ghazaleh Parsafar and Gholamreza Ramezani.
- When was Hayat released?
- Hayat was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.