Taste of Cherry (1997)
Kernel Score: 85% · 687 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1997-09-28
Runtime: 99 minutes
Where to watch Taste of Cherry
- Stream: The Criterion Channel, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Kanopy
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A middle-aged Tehranian man, Mr. Badii is intent on killing himself and seeks someone to bury him after his demise. Driving around the city, the seemingly well-to-do Badii meets with numerous people, including a Muslim student, asking them to take on the job, but initially he has little luck. Eventually, Badii finds a man who is up for the task because he needs the money, but his new associate soon tries to talk him out of committing suicide.
Taste of Cherry parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this film's plot centers on a man planning his own suicide and includes heavy discussion of self-harm and hopelessness.
- Violence & scariness: Some — The narrative revolves around a man's contemplation of and planning for suicide, with related themes of self-harm.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Homayoun Ershadi as Mr. Badii
- Abdolrahman Bagheri as Mr. Bagheri
- Safar Ali Moradi as Soldier
- Mir Hossein Noori as Seminarian
- Elham Imani as Photographer
- Afshin Khorshid Bakhtiari as Worker
- Ahmad Ansari as Self
Taste of Cherry FAQ
Is Taste of Cherry good?
Taste of Cherry has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 687 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Taste of Cherry?
In the US you can stream Taste of Cherry on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max and watch it free with ads on Kanopy.
Is Taste of Cherry OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this film's plot centers on a man planning his own suicide and includes heavy discussion of self-harm and hopelessness.
What movies are like Taste of Cherry?
If you liked Taste of Cherry, try The Salesman, The Hours, Reading Lolita in Tehran and A Separation.