Under the Shadow(2016)
زیر سایه
Fear will find you.
Under the Shadow Synopsis
After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
Under the Shadow (2016) is a drama, horror and war film directed by Babak Anvari, released on September 30, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi and Ray Haratian. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 746 ratings.
- Director:
- Babak Anvari
- Writers:
- Babak Anvari
- Producers:
- Oliver Roskill, Lucan Toh, Emily Leo
- Cinematographer:
- Kit Fraser
- Production:
- Wigwam Films, Creativity Capital, MENA Film
- Status:
- Released
Under the Shadow (2016) Trailer
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Under the Shadow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Narges Rashidi
as Shideh
- Avin Manshadi
Avin Manshadi
as Dorsa
Bobby Naderi
as Iraj
Ray Haratian
as Mr. Ebrahimi
- Hamid Djavadan
Hamid Djavadan
as Mr. Fakur
Bijan Daneshmand
as Director
Behi Djanati Atai
as Pargol
- Aram Ghasemy
Aram Ghasemy
as Mrs. Ebrahimi
- Soussan Farrokhnia
Soussan Farrokhnia
as Mrs. Fakur
Arash Marandi
as Dr. Reza
- Nabil Koni
Nabil Koni
as Mr. Bijari
Sajjad Delafrooz
as Secretary
Key crew
Directed by Babak Anvari, written by Babak Anvari, produced by Oliver Roskill, Lucan Toh and Emily Leo.
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Under the Shadow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 746 ratings.
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Under the Shadow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Under the Shadow online?
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Under the Shadow (2016) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Under the Shadow?
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The main cast of Under the Shadow (2016) includes Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian and Hamid Djavadan. The film was directed by Babak Anvari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Under the Shadow released?
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Under the Shadow was released on September 30, 2016 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Under the Shadow worth watching?
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Under the Shadow (2016) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 746 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Under the Shadow?
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