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Midday Meal
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Majid Majidi. With Mohammad Rahimi, Kheyri Zakeri, Rahim Bakhsh Pira.
75/100
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In a parched badland village that looks like the end of the world, Solan is the only teacher. After years of enduring the poorly paid temporary job, he holds one modest dream - to become a full-time teacher and to live in a proper house with his mother. But everything begins to unravel with the death of the benefactor who had funded the school’s meal program.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTIn a parched badland village that looks like the end of the world, Solan is the only teacher. After years of enduring the poorly paid temporary job, he holds one modes…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Midday Meal.
MoviHero lists October 9, 2026 as the release date for Midday Meal. Majid Majidi is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mohammad Rahimi, Kheyri Zakeri, Rahim Bakhsh Pira, Heybatmorad Damani. A trailer and 4 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 9, 2026
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorMajid Majidi
CastMohammad Rahimi, Kheyri Zakeri, Rahim Bakhsh Pira, Heybatmorad Damani
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images4 stills
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Is Midday Meal right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Midday Meal runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
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