Terrestrial Verses (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2023, Terrestrial Verses is a notable film.
What it’s about. A satirical take on the mundane absurdities of life in modern-day Iran, these nine vignettes illuminate the lighter side of enduring under authoritarian rule. Whether choosing a name for a newborn, graduating from grade school, getting a driver’s license, applying for a job, or seeking approval for a film script, if you live in Iran, you best come fluent in Orwellian discourse. Progressing along a rough timeline from birth to death, each story is shot in a static camera angle as a single petitioner negotiates with an authority figure hovering just outside of frame, who is practiced in the language of doublespeak.
Who’s in it. Terrestrial Verses stars Babak Karimi as (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Terrestrial Verses has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terrestrial Verses page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terrestrial Verses (2023)?
- In US, Terrestrial Verses is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terrestrial Verses worth watching?
- Terrestrial Verses holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Terrestrial Verses?
- Terrestrial Verses stars Babak Karimi.
- When was Terrestrial Verses released?
- Terrestrial Verses was released in 2023.