Celluloid Underground (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, Celluloid Underground is a documentary film directed by Ehsan Khoshbakht, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, a boy grew up obsessed with all the movies he couldn't see. He met a mysterious film collector who saved thousands of films from destruction by the new regime. Despite arrest and torture, the collector refused to give up his secret hoard. Together they forged a friendship based on passion for cinema and resistance against tyranny. The boy escaped to exile in London to become a filmmaker, and tells their shared story of obsession and celluloid dreams.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Celluloid Underground has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Celluloid Underground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Celluloid Underground tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Celluloid Underground (2023)?
- In US, Celluloid Underground is available to stream on Criterion Channel and OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Celluloid Underground worth watching?
- Celluloid Underground holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Celluloid Underground released?
- Celluloid Underground was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.