Armenia (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2006, Armenia is a drama and crime film directed by Robert Guédiguian, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a story about returning to ones ancestral homeland. Anna is a cardiologist who discovers her father has fled to his native Armenia after being diagnosed with a heart problem. Despite their contentious relationship, she sets out to bring her father back for this operation. Anna is a tough-minded, headstrong woman with little feeling for her fathers homeland or patience with its politics and socially intrusive culture, yet she finds this journey not only a reunion of sorts, but one of reconciliation as well.
Who’s in it. Armenia stars Ariane Ascaride as Anna, Jean-Pierre Darroussin as Pierre, Simon Abkarian as Sarkis Arabian and Serge Avédikian as Vanig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Armenia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Armenia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Armenia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Armenia (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Armenia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Armenia worth watching?
- Armenia holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Armenia?
- Armenia stars Ariane Ascaride, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Simon Abkarian, Serge Avédikian and Gérard Meylan.
- When was Armenia released?
- Armenia was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.