Where can I watch Persian Lessons (2020)?

In US, Persian Lessons is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Persian Lessons worth watching?

Persian Lessons holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Persian Lessons?

Persian Lessons stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Lars Eidinger, Jonas Nay, Leonie Benesch and Alexander Beyer.

When was Persian Lessons released?

Persian Lessons was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.

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Persian Lessons (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 2020, Persian Lessons is a drama and war film directed by Vadim Perelman, running about 127 minutes.

What it’s about. Occupied France, 1942. Gilles is arrested by SS soldiers alongside other Jews and sent to a camp in Germany. He narrowly avoids sudden execution by swearing to the guards that he is not Jewish, but Persian. This lie temporarily saves him, but Gilles gets assigned a life-or-death mission: to teach Farsi to Head of Camp Koch, who dreams of opening a restaurant in Iran once the war is over. Through an ingenious trick, Gilles manages to survive by inventing words of "Farsi" every day and teaching them to Koch.

Who’s in it. Persian Lessons stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart as Gilles, Lars Eidinger as Klaus Koch, Jonas Nay as Max and Leonie Benesch as Elsa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Persian Lessons has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Persian Lessons page.

If you liked it. Fans of Persian Lessons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Persian Lessons (2020)?: In US, Persian Lessons is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Persian Lessons worth watching?: Persian Lessons holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Persian Lessons?: Persian Lessons stars Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Lars Eidinger, Jonas Nay, Leonie Benesch and Alexander Beyer.
When was Persian Lessons released?: Persian Lessons was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.