It Was Just an Accident (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2025, It Was Just an Accident is a drama, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Jafar Panahi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
Who’s in it. It Was Just an Accident stars Vahid Mobasseri as Vahid, Mariam Afshari as Shiva, Ebrahim Azizi as Eghbal and Hadis Pakbaten as Golrokh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, It Was Just an Accident has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It Was Just an Accident page.
If you liked it. Fans of It Was Just an Accident tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It Was Just an Accident (2025)?
- In US, It Was Just an Accident is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It Was Just an Accident worth watching?
- It Was Just an Accident holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It Was Just an Accident?
- It Was Just an Accident stars Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten and Majid Panahi.
- When was It Was Just an Accident released?
- It Was Just an Accident was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.