The Seed of the Sacred Fig Review (2024) — 86% Celluloid Score
Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof · 2024 ·
Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig worth watching?
Yes. The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Les Graines du figuier sauvage La semilla de la higuera sagrada Die Saat des heiligen Feigenbaums A Semente do Fruto Sagrado 聖なるイチジクの種 신성한 나무의 씨앗 神圣无花果之种 一念菩提
🏆 2 nominations
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Where to watch The Seed of the Sacred Fig by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Turkey | TV+, HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player |
| United States | Hulu |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (97/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.2/5).
- Celluloid Score 86% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig worth watching?
Yes — The Seed of the Sacred Fig earns an 86% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick. Read our full review (5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Made in secret and smuggled out of Iran, Rasoulof's blistering allegory turns a family's unravelling into an indictment of a regime — urgent, suspenseful and morally fearless.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (97%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (88%).
What is The Seed of the Sacred Fig about?
A Tehran investigating judge's pistol vanishes from his home just as nationwide protests erupt, and his paranoia turns inward on his wife and daughters — a domestic thriller in which the machinery of an authoritarian state cracks a single family apart from within.
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Critic Reviews
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) Review: The State Moves In
★★★★★
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is Mohammad Rasoulof's gripping Iranian family thriller, in which a judge's missing pistol exposes a household and a regime at war with itself.
Yes. It is a brave, suspenseful and deeply humane political thriller, essential for viewers ready for a long, intense film about power inside a family.
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig: frequently asked questions
Is The Seed of the Sacred Fig worth watching?
Yes. The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 86%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
In the United States, The Seed of the Sacred Fig streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
What is The Seed of the Sacred Fig rated?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is rated PG-13 in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, NC16 in Singapore and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
The Seed of the Sacred Fig is directed by Mohammad Rasoulof and stars Missagh Zareh, Soheila Golestani, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki.
What is the Metascore for The Seed of the Sacred Fig?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Seed of the Sacred Fig is 84 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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