Persepolis (2007)
A young girl's earnest dreams of revolution curdle into melancholy as a nation's hope darkens.
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
How intense is Persepolis?
Persepolis is mildly scary, with no gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Persepolis feels like
- Tone
- melancholygrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Persepolis
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Is Persepolis for you?
Is Persepolis scary?
Only a little. Persepolis has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Persepolis gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Persepolis sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Persepolis OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Persepolis?
Persepolis runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Persepolis?
Persepolis is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Persepolis have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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