Offside (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, Offside is a comedy and drama film directed by Jafar Panahi, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 2006 World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Bahrain, numerous young women are caught and rounded up for dressing as men so they could gain access to the game. Guarded by several soldiers in a holding pen, the women attempt to keep updated on the score.
Who’s in it. Offside stars Sima Mobarak-Shahi as First Girl, Shayesteh Irani as Smocking Girl, Ayda Sadeqi as Soccer Girl and Golnaz Farmani as Girl with Tchador, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Offside has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Offside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Offside tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Offside (2006)?
- In US, Offside is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Offside worth watching?
- Offside holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Offside?
- Offside stars Sima Mobarak-Shahi, Shayesteh Irani, Ayda Sadeqi, Golnaz Farmani and Mahnaz Zabihi.
- When was Offside released?
- Offside was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.