Leila (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1997, Leila is a drama and romance film directed by Dariush Mehrjui, running about 124 minutes. “The tragedy of a love torn apart by each partner's overeagerness to please the other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This film tells the story of a semi modern Iranian couple, who are trying to fight the old beliefs & old generation. This is a failing battle because the man is not strong enough.
Who’s in it. Leila stars Leila Hatami as Leila, the Wife, Ali Mosaffa as Reza, the Husband, Jamileh Sheikhi as Reza's Mother and Turan Mehrzad as Leila's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Leila has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leila page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leila tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leila (1997)?
- In US, Leila is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Leila worth watching?
- Leila holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Leila?
- Leila stars Leila Hatami, Ali Mosaffa, Jamileh Sheikhi, Turan Mehrzad and Turan Mehrzad.
- When was Leila released?
- Leila was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.