About Elly
2009, Persian. Directed by Asghar Farhadi.
The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher during a picnic in the north of Iran is followed by a series of misadventures for her fellow travelers.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
- NR
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About Elly is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 June 2009
- Original title
- درباره الی
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Azad Jafarian, Asghar Farhadi
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About Elly: quick answers
Is About Elly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 580 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is About Elly?
About Elly runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does About Elly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for About Elly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
About Elly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
About Elly is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is About Elly on?
About Elly is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like About Elly?
If you liked About Elly, try A Separation, The Salesman, Taste of Cherry.
Who directed About Elly?
About Elly (2009) was directed by Asghar Farhadi and stars Taraneh Alidoosti, Golshifteh Farahani, Shahab Hosseini.