The Song of Sparrows
2008, Persian. Directed by Majid Majidi.
Chasing dreams. Finding hope.
When an ostrich-rancher focuses on replacing his daughter's hearing aid, which breaks right before crucial exams, everything changes for a struggling rural family in Iran. Karim motorbikes into a world alien to him - incredibly hectic Tehran, where sudden opportunities for independence, thrill and challenge him. But his honor and honesty, plus traditional authority over his inventive clan, are tested, as he stumbles among vast cultural and economic gaps between his village nestled in the desert, and a throbbing international metropolis.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2008
- Original title
- آواز گنجشکها
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Mehran Kashani, Majid Majidi
- Box office
- $116K
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The Song of Sparrows: quick answers
Is The Song of Sparrows worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Song of Sparrows?
The Song of Sparrows runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Song of Sparrows have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Song of Sparrows on?
The Song of Sparrows isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Song of Sparrows?
If you liked The Song of Sparrows, try Johnny Belinda, The Wind Will Carry Us, Tehran Taboo.
Who directed The Song of Sparrows?
The Song of Sparrows (2008) was directed by Majid Majidi and stars Reza Naji, Hamid Aghazi, Kamran Dehghan.