That Afternoon (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2023, That Afternoon is a drama film directed by Nafiss Nia, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Roya, a refugee from Iran who has exhausted all legal remedies, flees her asylum seekers’ center to avoid being sent back to Iran. With an address in her pocket, she hopes to stay with Nassim, who assists rejected refugees. Nassim, however, claims to be unable to open the door. Having nowhere else to go, Roya is determined to stay. Slowly but surely, a conversation develops between the two. Marked by their past as refugees, they are both looking for a way out. They could be each other’s salvation, but a closed door stands between them. They get to know each other through the closed door, and so two life stories with one fate are unveiled.
Who’s in it. That Afternoon stars Hoda Niku as Roya and Alin Wishka as Nassim.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, That Afternoon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 That Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of That Afternoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch That Afternoon (2023)?
- In US, That Afternoon is available to 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 That Afternoon worth watching?
- That Afternoon holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in That Afternoon?
- That Afternoon stars Hoda Niku and Alin Wishka.
- When was That Afternoon released?
- That Afternoon was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.