The Patience Stone
2013, French. Directed by Atiq Rahimi.
She achieved her independence by telling stories filled with forbidden secrets
In a war-ridden country, a woman watches over her husband, comatose from a bullet in the neck and abandoned by Jihad companions and brothers. One day, the woman decides to say things to him she could never have done before.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Atiq RahimiDirector
- Golshifteh FarahaniThe woman
- Hamid DjavadanThe man
- Hassina BurganThe aunt
- Massi MrowatThe young soldier
- Mohamed Al MaghraouiThe mullah
- Malak Djaham KhazalThe neighbor
- Faiz FazilArmed man
- Hatim SeddikiSoldier 1
- Mouhcine MalziSoldier 2
- Amine EnnajiSoldier 3
- Hiba LharrakEldest daughter
- Aya AbidaYoungest daughter
Details
- Released
- 20 February 2013
- Original title
- Syngué Sabour - Pierre de patience
- Country
- Germany, France, Afghanistan
- Written by
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Atiq Rahimi
- Box office
- $149K
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What The Patience Stone is based on
The Patience Stone is based on The Patience Stone by Atiq Rahimi.
The Patience Stone
By Atiq Rahimi
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The Patience Stone: quick answers
Is The Patience Stone worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 118 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Patience Stone?
The Patience Stone runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Patience Stone have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Patience Stone. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Patience Stone parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Patience Stone is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Patience Stone on?
The Patience Stone isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Patience Stone?
If you liked The Patience Stone, try Jacknife, Behold a Pale Horse, Fort Bliss.
Who directed The Patience Stone?
The Patience Stone (2013) was directed by Atiq Rahimi and stars Golshifteh Farahani, Hamid Djavadan, Hassina Burgan.
What is The Patience Stone based on?
The Patience Stone is based on The Patience Stone by Atiq Rahimi.