Backgammon
1998, English. Directed by Ramin Bahrani.
Backgammon tells the tale of a young Iranian American girl who desperately wants to play backgammon with her stubborn grandfather who has recently arrived from Iran. Within the circle of a family gathering, the film brings together a subtle yet compelling story of generational conflicts and cultural identity.
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- 5 September 1998
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Backgammon runs 12 minutes (0h 12m).
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Backgammon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Backgammon?
If you liked Backgammon, try The Young One, What Maisie Knew, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius.
Who directed Backgammon?
Backgammon (1998) was directed by Ramin Bahrani and stars Manou Marzban, Sheema Regimand.