Cardboard Hotel (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1997, Cardboard Hotel is a drama and family film directed by Sirus Alvand, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Bahram Adib, once a celebrated volleyball champion, returns to Iran after many years abroad to see his only son, Saeed. His former wife, Homa, now works as a rehabilitation-specialist at the Red Crescent orthopedic center. On meeting Homa and discovering that Saeed has run away from home following illness and emotional distress, Bahram and Homa embark on a city-wide search for their son. Along this journey, Bahram comes to reassess his life, the meaning of family, love, and homeland.
Who’s in it. Cardboard Hotel stars Ahmad Najafi as Bahram Adib.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Cardboard Hotel 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 Cardboard Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cardboard Hotel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cardboard Hotel (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cardboard Hotel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cardboard Hotel worth watching?
- Cardboard Hotel holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cardboard Hotel?
- Cardboard Hotel stars Ahmad Najafi.
- When was Cardboard Hotel released?
- Cardboard Hotel was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.