The Lizard
2004, Persian. Directed by Kamal Tabrizi.
The satirical commentary on clergymen in post-revolutionary Iran. While in prison, petty criminal Reza (Parviz Parastui) comes across a clergyman, sparking a plan for escape. Reza dons his new acquaintance's clerical robes and makes a bid for freedom. He soon learns that being a clergyman brings little respect from the public. Reza travels to the outlying villages, from where he plots to escape the country. However, his plans must be put on hold when the villagers accept him into their community and expect him to perform religious duties. Will Reza's prison break transform him into an unlikely pillar of the community?
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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The Lizard is streaming on Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kamal TabriziDirector
- Parviz ParastoueiReza
- Bahram IbrahimiMojaver
- Shahrokh ForoutanianHajji Reza Ahmadi
- Farideh Sepah MansourMotazedi's Mother
- Maede TahmasbiOzra
- Ali AbediniJackson
- Bahram EbrahimiMojaver
- Cryus HematiMojtaba
- Mehran RajabiMohandes Shojaei
- Soheila RazaviFayezeh's Mother
- Sepehr RezanoorThe boy
- Reza SaeediSargord Atef
Details
- Released
- 4 February 2004
- Original title
- مارمولک
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Peyman Ghasemkhani
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The Lizard: quick answers
Is The Lizard worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lizard?
The Lizard runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Lizard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lizard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lizard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lizard yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lizard on?
The Lizard is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lizard?
If you liked The Lizard, try Eenie Meanie, Gotcha!, My Spy.
Who directed The Lizard?
The Lizard (2004) was directed by Kamal Tabrizi and stars Parviz Parastouei, Bahram Ibrahimi, Shahrokh Foroutanian.