Circumstance
“Let no love fall victim to...”
A wealthy Iranian family struggles to contain a teenager's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's newfound conservatism.
Where to watch Circumstance in United States
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Where is Circumstance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Beamafilm | Fetch TV, Beamafilm |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
About Circumstance
Circumstance is a 2011 Persian-language drama film directed by Maryam Keshavarz. The cast is led by Nikohl Boosheri, Sarah Kazemy, Reza Sixo Safai. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
Circumstance was produced by Bago Pictures, Marakesh Films, and A Space Between and made in France and United States of America. It was released on August 26, 2011.
- Director
- Maryam Keshavarz
- Writers
- Maryam Keshavarz
- Release date
- August 26, 2011
- Original language
- Persian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Production
- Bago Pictures, Marakesh Films, A Space Between
Circumstance cast & crew
Circumstance was directed by Maryam Keshavarz and written by Maryam Keshavarz.
The cast features Nikohl Boosheri as Atafeh, Sarah Kazemy as Shireen, Reza Sixo Safai as Mehran, Soheil Parsa as Firouz, Nasrin Pakkho as Azar Hakimi, and Sina Amedson as Hossein.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gingger Shankar, cinematography is by Brian Rigney Hubbard, and it was produced by Karin Chien and Maryam Keshavarz.
Is Circumstance worth watching?
Circumstance holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 90 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Circumstance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Circumstance
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Cast of Circumstance
Nikohl Boosheri
Atafeh
Sarah Kazemy
Shireen
Reza Sixo Safai
Mehran
Soheil Parsa
Firouz
Nasrin Pakkho
Azar Hakimi
Sina Amedson
Hossein
Keon Alexander
Joey
Amir Barghashi
Mohammed Mehdi
Elie Njeim
Club Drug Dealer
Hadi Tabbal
Molesting Taxi Driver
Fariborz Daftari
Shireen's Uncle
Amir Hossein Soleimani
Payam
Circumstance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Circumstance in United States?
Circumstance is streaming on YouTube TV, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Circumstance on YouTube TV?
Yes — Circumstance is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Circumstance in?
Circumstance is originally in Persian, with audio tracks including French, Persian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Circumstance?
Circumstance runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Circumstance rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 90 ratings.
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