The Key (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, The Key is a drama film directed by Ebrahim Forouzesh, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Calamity by four-year old might be another title for this tense, humorous drama. In the story, a four year old boy (Mohammed Aladpoush) is left at home with his baby brother while his mother goes out shopping. She has told him to give the baby his bottle while she is away. However, the boy has a different idea about what he should do, and consumes most of the bottle himself. The hungry baby's cries arouse the neighbors to try and get into the apartment, but it is locked, and the four-year old can't (or, more likely, won't) let them in. Despite a number of near-disasters, the enterprising young boy manages things just well enough (with the occasional help of shouted advice from frantic neighbors) so that serious calamities are avoided.
Who’s in it. The Key stars Mahnaz Ansarian as Amir Mohammad, Abbas Jafari, Amir Mohammad Pourhassan and Emad Taheri.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Key has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Key tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Key (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Key change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Key worth watching?
- The Key holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Key?
- The Key stars Mahnaz Ansarian, Abbas Jafari, Amir Mohammad Pourhassan and Emad Taheri.
- When was The Key released?
- The Key was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.