For Liberty (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1979, For Liberty is a documentary film directed by Hossein Torabi, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The final days of the reign of the Shah: processions of mourning and jubilation, scenes after the fire in the Cinema Rex in Abadan, southern Iran, in which 377 viewers died; the famous interview with the Shah – shortly before his departure at Mehrabad Airport, followed by the acclaimed arrival and first speech by Ayatollah Khomeini; finally the graves of the martyrs of the revolution in Tehran’s large cemetery Behesht-e Zahra. Torabi and his cameramen film euphoric crowds and thoughtful revolutionaries, statesmen and members of various minorities such as Turkmen and Zoroastrians.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, For Liberty 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 For Liberty page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Liberty 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 For Liberty (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for For Liberty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is For Liberty worth watching?
- For Liberty holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was For Liberty released?
- For Liberty was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.