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Born in Evin

6.420191h 38mMovieDocumentary

Follows filmmaker and actress, Maryam Zaree, on her quest to find out the violent circumstances surrounding her birth inside one of the most notorious political prisons in the world.

DirectorMaryam Zaree
WriterMaryam Zaree
ProducersIra Tondowski·Alex Tondowski

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Cast · Directed by Maryam Zaree

MZMaryam Zaree
Maryam Zaree
Self
NE
Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg
Self
KZ
Kasra Zareh
Self
KG
Kurt Grünberg
Self
MG
Mira Grünberg
Self
SA
Shadi Amin
Self
SB
Sima Boulanger
Self
MS
Marya Sirous
Self
CC
Chahla Chafiq
Self
HR
Haydeh Ravesh
Self
FZ
Farah Zadi
Self
EM
Effat Mahbaz
Self

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Born in Evin — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Born in Evin?

Born in Evin is streaming on OVID, DocAlliance Films and DocuramaFilms in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Born in Evin on Netflix?

No, Born in Evin is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on OVID and DocAlliance Films.

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No, Born in Evin isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and DocAlliance Films instead.

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Born in Evin is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.