Neurasthenia (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2014, Neurasthenia is a drama film directed by Omid Tootoonchi, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. An Iranian in his mid-20s struggles with everyday life. He is stricken with overpowering tiredness, everything is too difficult, the world an insurmountable obstacle course. The young man is suffering from a syndrome that used to be called neurasthenia and is today known as burn-out. He can't sleep, has neither strength nor courage and spends the night in his car. Life parked in a dead-end. Visually stunning and with an almost documentary feel, the film shows the man's life as a parable for the young generation in Iran.
Who’s in it. Neurasthenia stars Poolad Mokhtari, Mahsa Mohammad Kazem and Zahra Behroozmanesh.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Neurasthenia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neurasthenia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neurasthenia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neurasthenia (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Neurasthenia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Neurasthenia worth watching?
- Neurasthenia holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Neurasthenia?
- Neurasthenia stars Poolad Mokhtari, Mahsa Mohammad Kazem and Zahra Behroozmanesh.
- When was Neurasthenia released?
- Neurasthenia was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.