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Maryam (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Maryam is a 2002 drama directed by Ramin Serry, starring Mariam Parris. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $129,265 worldwide. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
worldwide gross
$129.3K
Metascore
65
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Maryam (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Ramin Serry
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maryam About?

The premise of Maryam without spoilers.

In 1979, Iranian-American teenager Mary experiences the challenges of suburban life, longing for independence and meaningful connections. The arrival of her fundamentalist Muslim cousin, Ali, disrupts her world, introducing significant cultural and religious tensions. As an international crisis unfolds, Mary confronts the complexities of her dual identity and uncovers long-held family secrets. This journey forces her to reconcile her heritage and beliefs while seeking self-discovery and understanding.

Maryam Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Maryam Cast

Mariam Parris stars in Maryam. Directed by Ramin Serry.

From the director

More from Ramin Serry

One more film directed by Ramin Serry: Loveless.

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Ratings

Maryam Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Maryam 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Box office

Maryam Box Office

Maryam grossed $129,265 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$129.3K

US & Canada
$129.3K

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FAQ

Maryam FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Maryam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maryam?

Maryam runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Maryam released?

Maryam was released on February 22, 2002.

Who directed Maryam?

Maryam was directed by Ramin Serry.

More films by Ramin Serry

Who is in the cast of Maryam?

Maryam stars Mariam Parris.

How much did Maryam make at the box office?

Maryam grossed $129,265 worldwide.

How is Maryam rated?

Maryam has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.

Does Maryam have a post-credit scene?

No. Maryam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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