Where to Watch This Is Not a Film Online

Want to behold the glory that is 'This Is Not a Film' on your TV, phone, or tablet? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the Mojtaba Mirtahmasb-directed movie via subscription can be tricky, so we here at Moviefone want to do right by you.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'This Is Not a Film' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'This Is Not a Film' right now, here are some specifics about the Jafar Panahi Film Productions documentary flick.

Released February 29th, 2012, 'This Is Not a Film' stars Jafar Panahi, Igi, Mrs. Gheirat, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb The movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 15 min, and received a user score of 71 (out of 100) on TMDb, which assembled reviews from 87 top users.

You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "Renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi received a 6-year prison sentence and a 20-year ban from filmmaking and conducting interviews with foreign press due to his open support for the opposition party in Iran's 2009 election. In this film, which was shot secretly by Panahi's close friend Mojtaba Mirtahmasb and smuggled into France on a USB stick concealed inside a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, Panahi documents his daily life under house arrest as he awaits a decision on his appeal."

'This Is Not a Film' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Kanopy .