Opponent
2023, Swedish. Directed by Milad Alami.
In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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- Released
- 26 October 2023
- Original title
- Motståndaren
- Country
- Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Milad Alami
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Opponent runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
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Opponent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 October 2023. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Opponent?
If you liked Opponent, try Lilya 4-ever, Septembers of Shiraz, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Who directed Opponent?
Opponent (2023) was directed by Milad Alami and stars Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd.