Movie

Persepolis

“The film Iran didn't want the world to see.”

★ 7.9(2,165)20071h 35m

Persepolis is streaming on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+ in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, Behind the Tree and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Persepolis

🇩🇪 Germany

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Good to know

Director: Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi
Release date: 2007-06-27
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: German
Box office: $22,783,990
Budget: $7,300,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Société des Producteurs de L'Angoa

Persepolis — trailer

About Persepolis

Persepolis is a 2007 movie in the Animation and Drama genres, directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi, starring Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux and Catherine Deneuve. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 2,165 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Persepolis in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.

Cast

Chiara Mastroianni

Marjane (voice)

Danielle Darrieux

Marjane's Grandmother (voice)

Catherine Deneuve

Marjane's Mother (voice)

Simon Abkarian

Marjane's Father (voice)

Gabrielle Lopes Benites

Young Marjane (voice)

François Jérosme

Uncle Anouche (voice)

Tilly Mandelbrot

Lali (voice)

Sophie Arthuys

Walla (voice)

Arié Elmaleh

Walla (voice)

Mathias Mlekuz

Walla (voice)

Themes & keywords

pubertycivil warparent child relationship1970stotalitarian regimepunk rockbomb alarmcoming of ageorientbased on memoir or autobiographybased on graphic noveladult animationpunk bandwoman directoriranian revolution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Persepolis in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Persepolis on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, maxdome Store, Behind the Tree and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Persepolis on Netflix?+

Persepolis is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel and Arthaus+.

How long is Persepolis?+

Persepolis has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Persepolis?+

Persepolis stars Chiara Mastroianni, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Simon Abkarian and Gabrielle Lopes Benites.

When did Persepolis come out?+

Persepolis is a 2007 movie directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi.

What genre is Persepolis?+

Persepolis is Animation and Drama film.

Who directed Persepolis?+

Persepolis was directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi.