Taste of Cherry
1997, Persian. Directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
- NR
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Taste of Cherry is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 October 1997
- Original title
- طعم گيلاس
- Country
- Iran, France
- Written by
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Budget
- $120K
- Box office
- $11K
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Taste of Cherry: quick answers
Is Taste of Cherry worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 751 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taste of Cherry?
Taste of Cherry runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Taste of Cherry have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taste of Cherry. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taste of Cherry parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taste of Cherry is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taste of Cherry on?
Taste of Cherry is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taste of Cherry?
If you liked Taste of Cherry, try Maborosi, A Dragon Arrives!, Ten.
Who directed Taste of Cherry?
Taste of Cherry (1997) was directed by Abbas Kiarostami and stars Homayoun Ershadi, Abdolrahman Bagheri, Safar Ali Moradi.