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Rosewater

6.420141h 43mMovieDrama

In 2009, Iranian Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari was covering Iran's volatile elections for Newsweek. One of the few reporters living in the country with access to US media, he made an appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, in a…

DirectorJon Stewart
WritersJon Stewart·Maziar Bahari
ProducersGigi Pritzker·Scott Rudin

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jon Stewart

GBGael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Maziar Bahari
SAShohreh Aghdashloo
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Moloojoon
KBKim Bodnia
Kim Bodnia
Javadi (Rosewater)
CFClaire Foy
Claire Foy
Paola
HBHaluk Bilginer
Haluk Bilginer
Baba Akbar
GFGolshifteh Farahani
Golshifteh Farahani
Maryam
NFNasser Faris
Nasser Faris
Haj Agha
DLDimitri Leonidas
Dimitri Leonidas
Davood
AEAmir El-Masry
Amir El-Masry
Alireza
AMArian Moayed
Arian Moayed
Hamid
NANuman Acar
Numan Acar
Rahim
AGAndrew Gower
Andrew Gower
Jimmy the avid editor

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Rosewater — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rosewater?

Rosewater isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Rosewater on Netflix?

No, Rosewater is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Rosewater on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rosewater isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Rosewater for free?

Rosewater isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Rosewater based on a true story?

Yes — Rosewater is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).