Hezar Dastan (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1988, Hezar Dastan is a drama and history series.
What it’s about. Hezar-Dastan was an Iranian epic historical drama television series from 1987, developed and directed by Ali Hatami. Hezar Dastan is considered one of the most important and most influential works of art in the history of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting. The production of the show took almost 8 years, starting in 1979 and ending in 1987, during which Hatami established a large set to represent Tehran in both Qajar dynasty and World War II, retroactively creating Iran's first movie studio and backlot (named Ghazali Cinema Town). The show tells the story of Reza Khoshnevis (also known as Reza Tofangchi), and his life and entanglement with corruption in government, and trying to correct it using not conventional means. The story is split into two section and it features Iran during the turbulent times of the latter days of Qajar Dynasty and during the events of World War II and Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran.
Who’s in it. Hezar Dastan stars Jamshid Mashayekhi as Reza Khoshnevis (Tofangchi), Ali Nasirian as Abolfath the Bookbinder, Ezzatollah Entezami as Khan -e- Mozaffar (Hezardastan) and Mohammadali Keshavarz as Shaban Ostadkhani a.k.a. Ostekhani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Hezar Dastan 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 Hezar Dastan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hezar Dastan tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hezar Dastan (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hezar Dastan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hezar Dastan worth watching?
- Hezar Dastan holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hezar Dastan?
- Hezar Dastan stars Jamshid Mashayekhi, Ali Nasirian, Ezzatollah Entezami, Mohammadali Keshavarz and Davoud Rashidi.
- When was Hezar Dastan released?
- Hezar Dastan was released in 1988.