The Queen and I (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2008, The Queen and I is a documentary film directed by Nahid Persson Sarvestani, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmmaker and Iranian exile Nahid Persson talks with Queeen Farah, the widow of the late Shah of Iran, who also has been an Iranian exile since the Shah was overthrown in 1979. A meeting of two women who once belonged to opposite sides in Iran.
Who’s in it. The Queen and I stars Farah Pahlavi and Nahid Persson Sarvestani.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Queen and I has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queen and I page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queen and I 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 The Queen and I (2008)?
- In GB, The Queen and I is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Queen and I worth watching?
- The Queen and I holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Queen and I?
- The Queen and I stars Farah Pahlavi and Nahid Persson Sarvestani.
- When was The Queen and I released?
- The Queen and I was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.