It Was Just An Accident
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Synopsis
A small mishap triggers a chain reaction of ever-growing problems.
Cast
- Vahid Mobasseri
- Mariam Afshari
- Ebrahim Azizi
- Hadis Pakbaten
- Majid Panahi
- Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr
- Delmaz Najafi
- Afssaneh Najmabadi
- George Hashemzadeh
- Liana Azizifay
Moviegoers are saying
Jafar Panahi's visceral moral thriller draws from his own prison experiences to craft a devastating exploration of trauma and revenge that starts as dark comedy before descending into pure dread. Audiences are praising the ensemble cast's powerhouse performances and that breathtaking final act, with many literally leaving theaters with stress migraines from the emotional intensity.
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- Sep 4, 2025
That’s how you end a movie right there
jonathan fujiiOct 2, 2025When the cop pulls out the credit card machine………..
daniel goldhaberMay 20, 2025The first time that dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi was imprisoned for his supposed crimes against the regime, he spent most of his time in solitary confinement, blindfolded whenever he was taken out to be interrogated. Deprived of the use of his eyes, Panahi…
davidehrlich - May 22, 2025
admittedly took a while to grasp this but those last twenty minutes floored me, a slow descent from dark comedy into pure dread, jafar panahi went crazy with this one
JayAug 11, 2025The last shot will haunt me for a long time.
Katie WalshOct 2, 2025Tipping culture has gone too far
Sam Herbst - Aug 26, 2025
squeak
David SimsSep 5, 2025Like many Panahi films, deceptively light, often comedic, but with real anger lurking simmering that releases slowly and organically. Should we direct our rage at systems or individuals? What catharsis do we find in revenge? The maturity and empathy he brings to them is…
The Oscar ExpertNov 8, 2025This definitely deserves to get 2 or 3 acting nominations at the Oscars. It won't though 🙄
James (Schaffrillas)
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- Thomas Joyce lovedIt Was Just an Accident
Wow, I really can’t recommend this film enough. If you were on the fence like I was, just watch it! I went in completely blind, I hadn’t caught any trailers, I didn’t even read the synopsis - very unlike me. But honestly, I think the film seriously benefited from it. The film moves very sly for…
Jordan likedIt Was Just an AccidentThat tree scene was intense!
Garmelie lovedIt Was Just an AccidentThis an admirable feat of cinematic bravery that cannot be understated. It’s one of those films you have to appreciate because of how it’s made, sitting with this one is hard on the soul when considering everything these people went through to release this. From the very jump it’s apparent that…
- Jake lovedIt Was Just an Accident
Really incredible storytelling. Very tense throughout and also a rather beautiful look at the effects of trauma and what healing looks like for different people. I really appreciated the ways we see each character work through things while they try to maintain their humanity as well. The…
Jacob Hall lovedIt Was Just an AccidentAnother contender for Best Picture that I support. Really well acted and written movie about abuse trauma. Has one of the most terrifying endings in any movie that gave me severe goosebumps. It will probably win nothing at the Oscars, but it has my pick for quite a few categories
UTKARSH DOSHI likedIt Was Just an Accidentfabulous dialogues writing as well as acting. i love how jafar managed to add an undertone of dark comedy to a movie which is supposed to be about a really serious political issue. the ending is great! the film will hit harder if you know the backstory of the director 7.5/10
- NicoleZ lovedIt Was Just an Accident
One of the most beautiful films I’ve seen in a long time. Well deserving of its Oscar nominations. The directing unique and noticeable. The performances are outstanding. It was even suspenseful, but the best thing about it is it keeps you thinking about morality.
Bennie lovedIt Was Just an AccidentWow, I didn’t expect to see this film explore revenge, trauma response, justice, and healing so thoroughly. This story can’t go unnoticed in today’s political climate with its portrayal of ethical dilemmas. One of my favorites of the year. 9
SteveO likedIt Was Just an AccidentFantastic storytelling and dialogue , however the hype around the movie didn’t live up to my expectations. An achievement in secret filmmaking by the director but there’s not much that’s new or original in this film.
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- ABAaron BatresJNJason Norton
Metacritic
Oct 21, 2025
A miracle of a movie that could only exist due to everything going so very wrong.
Barry Hertz
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Sep 11, 2025
By narrativizing the collective mistreatment of political dissidents—both those he personally forged bonds with and the countless others persecuted by the Iranian state—the fearless filmmaker crafts his most radical condemnation of the forces that have long attempted to silence him.
Natalia Keogan
The A.V. Club
May 22, 2025
Panahi welds scorching social critique to a masterful command of form: a devastating cry for justice, his latest also serves as a superb thriller. It is a towering achievement.
Leonardo Goi
The Film Stage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Was Just An Accident (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is It Was Just An Accident (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's It Was Just An Accident (2025) about?
A small mishap triggers a chain reaction of ever-growing problems.
Who's the cast of It Was Just An Accident (2025)?
- Vahid Mobasseri as Vahid
- Mariam Afshari as Shiva
- Ebrahim Azizi as Eghbal
- Hadis Pakbaten as Golrokh
- Majid Panahi as Ali
- Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr as Hamid
- Delmaz Najafi as Eghbal's Daughter
- Afssaneh Najmabadi as Eghbal's Wife
- George Hashemzadeh as Salar
- Liana Azizifay as Little Girl
Who's the director behind It Was Just An Accident (2025)?
Jafar Panahi directed It Was Just An Accident (2025).
Who produced It Was Just An Accident (2025)?
Philippe Martin and Jafar Panahi produced It Was Just An Accident (2025).
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