Ararat(2002)
A quest for truth... among lies, deception, and denial.
Ararat Synopsis
Interrogated by a customs officer, a young man recounts how his life was changed during the making of a film about the Armenian genocide.
Ararat (2002) is a drama, war and history film directed by Atom Egoyan, released on May 20, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Simon Abkarian, Charles Aznavour, Christopher Plummer and Arsinée Khanjian. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Atom Egoyan
- Writers:
- Atom Egoyan
- Producers:
- Atom Egoyan, Robert Lantos
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Sarossy
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- Ego Film Arts, Alliance Atlantis, Serendipity Point Films, ARP Sélection, Téléfilm Canada
- Status:
- Released
Ararat (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ararat before you stream it.
Ararat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Abkarian
as Arshile Gorky
Charles Aznavour
as Edward Saroyan
Christopher Plummer
as David
Arsinée Khanjian
as Ani
David Alpay
as Raffi
Marie-Josée Croze
as Celia
Elias Koteas
as Ali / Jevdet Bay
Brent Carver
as Philip
Max Morrow
as Tony
- Christie MacFadyen
Christie MacFadyen
as Janet
- Dawn Roach
Dawn Roach
as Customs Officer
Garen Boyajian
as Young Gorky
Key crew
Directed by Atom Egoyan, written by Atom Egoyan, produced by Atom Egoyan and Robert Lantos.
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Ararat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 99 ratings.
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Ararat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ararat online?
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Ararat (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ararat?
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The main cast of Ararat (2002) includes Simon Abkarian, Charles Aznavour, Christopher Plummer, Arsinée Khanjian and David Alpay. The film was directed by Atom Egoyan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ararat released?
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Ararat was released on May 20, 2002 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Ararat worth watching?
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Ararat (2002) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ararat?
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Yes. The official Ararat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.