The Traveler
1974, Persian. Directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
Hassan Darabi, a troublesome, amoral 10-year-old boy in a small Iranian town wishes to see the Iran national football team play an important match in Tehran. In order to achieve that, he scams his friends and neighbors.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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The Traveler is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1974
- Original title
- مسافر
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Abbas Kiarostami, Hassan Rafi'i
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The Traveler: quick answers
Is The Traveler worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Traveler?
The Traveler runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Traveler have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Traveler. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Traveler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Traveler yet.
Which OTT platform is The Traveler on?
The Traveler is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Traveler?
If you liked The Traveler, try Final Score, Hardball, Hounddog.
Who directed The Traveler?
The Traveler (1974) was directed by Abbas Kiarostami and stars Hassan Darabi, Masud Zandbegleh, Mostafa Tari.