It Was Just an Accident
2025, French. Directed by Jafar Panahi.
A searing moral thriller about the uncertainty of truth and the heavy choice between revenge and mercy.
An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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It Was Just an Accident is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jafar PanahiDirector
- Vahid MobasseriVahid
- Mariam AfshariShiva
- Ebrahim AziziEghbal
- Hadis PakbatenGolrokh
- Majid PanahiAli
- Mohamad Ali ElyasmehrHamid
- George HashemzadehSalar
- Delmaz NajafiEghbal's Daughter
- Afsaneh Najm AbadiEghbal's Wife
- Omid RezaVahid's Colleague
- Ali RastegariThe Doctor
- Mohsen MalekiSecurity Guard
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2025
- Original title
- Un simple accident
- Country
- Iran, France, Luxembourg
- Written by
- Jafar Panahi
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $9.6M
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It Was Just an Accident: quick answers
Is It Was Just an Accident worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 722 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is It Was Just an Accident?
It Was Just an Accident runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does It Was Just an Accident have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for It Was Just an Accident. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It Was Just an Accident parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Was Just an Accident is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It Was Just an Accident on?
It Was Just an Accident is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like It Was Just an Accident?
If you liked It Was Just an Accident, try The Organization, Brute Force, The Caveman's Valentine.
Who directed It Was Just an Accident?
It Was Just an Accident (2025) was directed by Jafar Panahi and stars Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi.