Imam Ali (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, Imam Ali is a drama and documentary series.
What it’s about. series focusing on the life of Ali ibn Abi Talib, directed by Davood Mirbagheri and originally broadcast in 1992 in 22 episodes. It was subsequently released on DVD, with other editions including one with English sub-titles, and one dubbed into Urdu. The series covers the events before the caliphate of Ali ibn Abi Talib to his assassination in Kufa, Iraq.
Who’s in it. Imam Ali stars Sirous Gorjestani as Aba Ghotam, Vishka Asayesh as Ghotam, Parviz Parastouei as Mohammad Ben Abi Bakr and Mohammadreza Sharifinia as Valid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Imam Ali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Imam Ali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Imam Ali tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Imam Ali (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Imam Ali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Imam Ali worth watching?
- Imam Ali holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Imam Ali?
- Imam Ali stars Sirous Gorjestani, Vishka Asayesh, Parviz Parastouei, Mohammadreza Sharifinia and Siavash Shakeri.
- When was Imam Ali released?
- Imam Ali was released in 1997.