Checkmate (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2009, Checkmate is a comedy and romance film directed by Jamshid Heydari, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a young man named Behrouz who fails in everything he does. Instead of finding the reason for his failures, Behrouz thinks that he is unlucky and because his bad luck continues, he commits suicide, but he is unsuccessful. Behrouz decides to commit suicide again, but this time a nervous young psychology resident named Parisa saves him and in order to prevent him from committing suicide again, she promises that he will not have any more bad luck and even a very big chance is waiting for him. Behrouz believes, but he threatens that if it doesn't happen, he will kill himself and this is the beginning of new adventures for Behrouz.
Who’s in it. Checkmate stars Elnaz Shakerdoost as Parisa, Hamid Goodarzi as Behrouz, Behnoush Bakhtiari as Behnoush and Nima Shahrokhshahi as Kamran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Checkmate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Checkmate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Checkmate tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Checkmate (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Checkmate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Checkmate worth watching?
- Checkmate holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Checkmate?
- Checkmate stars Elnaz Shakerdoost, Hamid Goodarzi, Behnoush Bakhtiari, Nima Shahrokhshahi and Akbar Abdi.
- When was Checkmate released?
- Checkmate was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.