Law of Tehran (2019)

Kernel Score: 78% · 268 ratings · Rated NR

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

Released: 2019-03-17

Runtime: 134 minutes

Where to watch Law of Tehran

  • Stream: Brew
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Samad is nobody’s fool. The narcotics officer has seen his share of a drug dealer’s lies and games, and his patience has come to run thin. While searching for the infamous drug baron Nasser Khakzad, he and his colleague Hamid scour the streets of Tehran, turning an overcrowded prison on its head. With his rough and dubious approach, Samad finally manages to find the criminal’s whereabouts – but things do not quite go according to plan...

Law of Tehran parents' guide: ages 13+

Parents need to know that this Iranian crime drama follows a narcotics officer pursuing a dangerous drug baron through Tehran's underworld.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a tense manhunt involving prison unrest and criminal underworld conflict.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Central plot revolves around drug trafficking and a notorious drug lord.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Director

Saeed Roustaee

Cast

  • Payman Maadi as Samad
  • Navid Mohammadzadeh as Naser
  • Parinaz Izadyar as Elham
  • Farhad Aslani as Judge
  • Houman Kiai as Hamid
  • Maziar Seyedi as Ashkan Misaghi
  • Ali Bagheri as Reza Moradi
  • Marjan Ghamari as Reza Moradi's wife
  • Yusef Khosravi as Vahid
  • Amirhossein Mirchi as Reza Japoni

Law of Tehran FAQ

Is Law of Tehran good?

Law of Tehran has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 268 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Law of Tehran?

In the US you can stream Law of Tehran on Brew, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Law of Tehran OK for kids?

Law of Tehran is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this Iranian crime drama follows a narcotics officer pursuing a dangerous drug baron through Tehran's underworld.