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It Was Just an Accident

7.220251h 44mMMovieDramaThrillerCrime

An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.

DirectorJafar Panahi
WriterJafar Panahi
ProducersJafar Panahi·Philippe Martin

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jafar Panahi

VMVahid Mobasseri
Vahid Mobasseri
Vahid
MAMariam Afshari
Mariam Afshari
Shiva
EAEbrahim Azizi
Ebrahim Azizi
Eghbal
HPHadis Pakbaten
Hadis Pakbaten
Golrokh
MPMajid Panahi
Majid Panahi
Ali
MEMohamad Ali Elyasmehr
Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr
Hamid
GHGeorge Hashemzadeh
George Hashemzadeh
Salar
DN
Delmaz Najafi
Eghbal's Daughter
AA
Afsaneh Najm Abadi
Eghbal's Wife
OR
Omid Reza
Vahid's Colleague
AR
Ali Rastegari
The Doctor
MM
Mohsen Maleki
Security Guard

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It Was Just an Accident — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams It Was Just an Accident?

It Was Just an Accident is streaming on MUBI in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is It Was Just an Accident on Netflix?

No, It Was Just an Accident is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

Is It Was Just an Accident on Amazon Prime Video?

It Was Just an Accident isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch It Was Just an Accident for free?

It Was Just an Accident is available on MUBI in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.