1988 (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2023, 1988 is a drama, history and war film directed by Hezhwan Zendi, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In the winter of 1988, in the depths of the Iraq/Iran war, the border town of Halabja was attacked by chemical weapons with all its people and their different stories.
Who’s in it. 1988 stars Hamid Mirhaj Yosef as Tolla, Delnya Mohammadi as Shilan, Shamal Abarash as Mam Abdullah and Ayam Akram as Najmadin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, 1988 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 1988 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 1988 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 1988 (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 1988 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 1988 worth watching?
- 1988 holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 1988?
- 1988 stars Hamid Mirhaj Yosef, Delnya Mohammadi, Shamal Abarash, Ayam Akram and Zarya Sami.
- When was 1988 released?
- 1988 was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.