The Song of Sparrows (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Song of Sparrows is a 2009 drama directed by Majid Majidi. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $220,360 worldwide. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Majid Majidi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Persian - Studio
- E1 Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Song of Sparrows About?
The premise of The Song of Sparrows without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A quiet existence in a rural Iranian village is thrown into disarray when an ostrich escapes, setting off a chain of unexpected events. Karim, a man leading a simple life, finds himself caught up in a chaotic journey to Tehran after a misunderstanding. As a reluctant motorcycle taxi driver, he navigates the challenges of urban life, facing difficult situations that test his compassion and threaten his close relationships.
The Song of Sparrows Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- love
- london england
- publisher
- lunch date
- italian restaurant
- drinking wine
- grappa
- pizza
- sea bass
- former lover
- lovers' reunion
- married woman
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- drunken man
- man urinates in a restroom
- rooftop
- falling asleep
- restaurant owner
- passage of time
- flashback to a sex scene
- bare chested male
- voice over inner thoughts
The Director of The Song of Sparrows
Directed by Majid Majidi.
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Director Majid Majidi
More from Majid Majidi
More films directed by Majid Majidi, best-rated first: The Color of Paradise, Baran, Children of Heaven and The Willow Tree.
The Song of Sparrows Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Song of Sparrows 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 76% User score
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The Song of Sparrows Plot Summary
What happens in The Song of Sparrows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the serene environment of an ostrich farm located just outside Tehran, Karim resides in a modest home with his loving wife Narges and their three young children, striving each day to ensure their happiness. His daily routine is steeped in a gentle bliss as he attends to the farm alongside his family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Song of Sparrows, scene by scene
The Song of Sparrows Box Office
The Song of Sparrows grossed $220,360 worldwide. $116,372 came from the US and Canada and $103,988 (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$220.4K
- US & Canada
- $116.4K
- International
- $104K
The Song of Sparrows Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Song of Sparrows.
How Well Do You Know The Song of Sparrows?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main profession of Karim in the film?
The Song of Sparrows Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Avaze gonjeshk-ha” and “Avaze Gonjeshkha”.
- Also known as
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- Avaze gonjeshk-ha
- Avaze Gonjeshkha
- آواز گنجشکها
- آواز گنجشک ها
- Das Lied der Sperlinge
- שירת הדרורים
- Vrabší cvrlikání
- Serçelerin Şarkısı
- Песента на врабците
- Спів горобців
- 참새들의 합창
- 麻雀之歌
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- Песня соловьёв
- Le chant des moineaux
- Pieśń wróbli
- A Canção dos Pardais
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The Song of Sparrows FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Song of Sparrows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Song of Sparrows?
The Song of Sparrows runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Song of Sparrows released?
The Song of Sparrows was released on April 3, 2009.
Who directed The Song of Sparrows?
The Song of Sparrows was directed by Majid Majidi.
More films by Majid Majidi How much did The Song of Sparrows make at the box office?
The Song of Sparrows grossed $220,360 worldwide ($116,372 domestic, $103,988 international).
How is The Song of Sparrows rated?
The Song of Sparrows has 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does The Song of Sparrows have a post-credit scene?
No. The Song of Sparrows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Song of Sparrows in?
The original language of The Song of Sparrows is Persian.
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