Reading Lolita in Tehran (2024)
Kernel Score: 81% · 64 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama
Released: 2024-11-21
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Reading Lolita in Tehran
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-17.
Overview
In revolutionary Iran, as fundamentalists tighten their grip on society, a professor secretly gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden classics of Western literature, including Lolita and Pride and Prejudice. Based on the bestselling memoir by Azar Nafisi. A film by Eran Riklis starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), Zar Amir (Holy Spider), and Mina Kavani (No Bears).
Reading Lolita in Tehran parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Reading Lolita in Tehran follows a professor secretly teaching banned Western literature to female students under a fundamentalist regime in Iran.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Eran Riklis
Cast
- Golshifteh Farahani as Azar Nafisi
- Zar Amir Ebrahimi as Sanaz
- Mina Kavani as Nassrin
- Bahar Beihaghi as Mahshid
- Isabella Nefar as Yassi
- Raha Rahbari as Manna
- Lara Wolf as Azin
- Shahbaz Noshir as Magician
- Arash Marandi as Bijan Nafisi
- Catayoune Ahmadi as Mahtab
Reading Lolita in Tehran FAQ
Is Reading Lolita in Tehran good?
Reading Lolita in Tehran has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 64 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Reading Lolita in Tehran?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Reading Lolita in Tehran OK for kids?
Reading Lolita in Tehran is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Reading Lolita in Tehran follows a professor secretly teaching banned Western literature to female students under a fundamentalist regime in Iran.
What movies are like Reading Lolita in Tehran?
If you liked Reading Lolita in Tehran, try Speak, The Best of Enemies, Radio and A Separation.