A Separation (2011)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,929 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2011-02-15
Runtime: 123 minutes
Where to watch A Separation
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
A Separation parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Separation is a PG-13 Iranian drama about a divorcing couple weighing family duty against a parent's illness.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Leila Hatami as Simin
- Payman Maadi as Nader
- Sareh Bayat as Razieh
- Sarina Farhadi as Termeh
- Shahab Hosseini as Hojjat
- Kimia Hosseini as Somayyeh
- Ali-Asghar Shahbazi as Nader's Father
- Babak Karimi as Interrogator
- Merila Zarei as Miss Ghahraii
- Shirin Yazdanbakhsh as Simin's Mother
A Separation FAQ
Is A Separation good?
A Separation has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,929 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Separation?
In the US you can stream A Separation on Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Separation OK for kids?
A Separation is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Separation is a PG-13 Iranian drama about a divorcing couple weighing family duty against a parent's illness.
What movies are like A Separation?
If you liked A Separation, try The Salesman, Still Alice, Fathers and Daughters and Reading Lolita in Tehran.