A Separation (2011)
A couple's wrenching decision about family and future unfolds with intimate, melancholy earnestness.
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease.
How intense is A Separation?
A Separation has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What A Separation feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream A Separation
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is A Separation scary?
No. A Separation is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is A Separation gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is A Separation sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is A Separation OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is A Separation?
A Separation runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream A Separation?
A Separation is streaming on Hulu.
Does A Separation have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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