Rooster (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1973, Rooster is a drama film directed by Shapur Gharib, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of her husband, a woman lives with her son, a cockfighter. An old admirer approaches the woman, but her son is against this new marriage.
Who’s in it. Rooster stars Saeed Rad as Ali, Davoud Rashidi as Mashti, Irene Zazians as Belgheis and Sepideh as Hamingol, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Rooster 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 Rooster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rooster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rooster (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rooster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rooster worth watching?
- Rooster holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rooster?
- Rooster stars Saeed Rad, Davoud Rashidi, Irene Zazians, Sepideh and Manoucher Ahmadi.
- When was Rooster released?
- Rooster was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.