The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
Kernel Score: 84% · 432 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2024-09-18
Runtime: 167 minutes
Where to watch The Seed of the Sacred Fig
- Stream: Hulu
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a PG-13 drama-thriller about police brutality and family tension amid political unrest in Iran.
- Violence & scariness: Some — References police brutality and political unrest, with tension and paranoia straining a family.
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
Mohammad Rasoulof
Cast
- Soheila Golestani as Najmeh
- Misagh Zare as Iman
- Mahsa Rostami as Rezvan
- Setareh Maleki as Sana
- Niousha Akhshi as Sadaf
- Reza Akhlaghirad as Ghaderi
- Shiva Ordooie as Fatemeh
- Amineh Mazrouie Arani as Woman in the Car
- Mohammad Kamal Alavi
- Parisa Mohyedini
The Seed of the Sacred Fig FAQ
Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig good?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 432 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
In the US you can stream The Seed of the Sacred Fig on Hulu, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig OK for kids?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Seed of the Sacred Fig is a PG-13 drama-thriller about police brutality and family tension amid political unrest in Iran.
What movies are like The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
If you liked The Seed of the Sacred Fig, try Cape Fear, Cape Fear, Diaz - Don't Clean Up This Blood and Mirage.