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A Moment of Innocence

7.619971h 18mMovieDramaComedy

A semi-autobiographical account of an incident in Makhmalbaf's life when, as a 17-year-old, he stabbed a policeman at a protest rally. Two decades later, he tracks down the policeman he injured in an attempt to make amends.

DirectorMohsen Makhmalbaf
WriterMohsen Makhmalbaf
ProducersMohamed Azin·Abolfazl Alagheband

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Cast · Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf

MT
Mirhadi Tayebi
The Policeman
MMMohsen Makhmalbaf
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
The Director
AB
Ali Bakhsi
The Young Policeman
AT
Ammar Tafti
The Young Director
MM
Maryam Mohamadamini
The Young Woman
MZ
Moharram Zaynalzadeh
Mr. Zinal
HMHana Makhmalbaf
Hana Makhmalbaf

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A Moment of Innocence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Moment of Innocence?

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Is A Moment of Innocence on Netflix?

No, A Moment of Innocence is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is A Moment of Innocence on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for A Moment of Innocence?

A Moment of Innocence hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 28, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is A Moment of Innocence based on a true story?

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