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Rosewater

6.420141h 43mRMovieDrama

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

WritersMaziar Bahari·Aimee Molloy

ProducersGigi Pritzker·Scott Rudin

Cast · Directed by Jon Stewart

Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Kim Bodnia

Javadi (Rosewater)

Claire Foy

Haluk Bilginer

Golshifteh Farahani

Golshifteh Farahani

Nasser Faris

Dimitri Leonidas

Dimitri Leonidas

Amir El-Masry

Arian Moayed

Numan Acar

Andrew Gower

Jimmy the avid editor

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Rosewater — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rosewater?

Rosewater is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The CW and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rosewater on Netflix?

No, Rosewater is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The CW.

Is Rosewater on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Rosewater is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Rosewater for free?

Rosewater is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Fawesome in United States.

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).