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Tatami
Directed by
Guy Nattiv
,
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
NR
2024
1h 43m
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7.4
94%
97%
Rent for $5.99
The Iranian female judoka Leila is at the World Judo Championships, intent on bringing home Iran's first gold medal.
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Cast of Tatami
Arienne Mandi
Leila Hosseini
Zar Amir Ebrahimi
Maryam Ghanbari / Director
Jaime Ray Newman
Stacey Travis / Producer
Nadine Marshall
Jean Claire Abriel
Lir Katz
Shani Lavi
Ash Goldeh
Nader Hosseini
Valeriu Andriuță
Vlad
Mehdi Bajestani
Amar Hosseini
Farima Habashizadehasl
Justina
Elham Erfani
Assistant Coach / Writer
Sina Parvaneh
Azizi
Guy Nattiv
Director / Writer / Producer
Mandy Tagger Brockey
Producer
Adi Ezroni
Producer
Tatami Ratings & Reviews
Hakihiko
June 20, 2025
Tension and Grace in a Powerful Setting "Tatami" is a compelling and emotionally charged drama that manages to deliver both a strong personal story and a quietly intense political message. Set within the competitive world of judo, the film uses the sport as a backdrop to explore themes of identity, pressure, and silent resistance. What makes this movie stand out is its grounded realism-both in the visual style and the emotional performances. The direction is tight, often using close shots and a limited color palette to create a sense of confinement and tension, reflecting the protagonist's inner turmoil. The lead performance is especially gripping, conveying so much with restraint and subtle expressions. The story never tries to oversell its message, and yet it hits hard when it needs to. Some parts may feel a bit slow, but that pacing works in favor of the quiet pressure building throughout the film. "Tatami" is a thoughtful, nuanced film that speaks volumes with silence. A strong piece of cinema that leaves a lasting impression.
FilmWeek (LAist)
Peter Rainer
It's really a political movie disguised as a sports film, and very pertinent to the times and the story itself. It's very well-acted and effective.
Denerstein Unleashed
Robert Denerstein
Filmed in black and white, the filmmakers bring a high level of intensity to the fights, and Mandi, an American actress with an Iranian/Chilean background, fills the screen with Lelia's ambition and fierce determination.
Next Best Picture
Josh Parham
It has a provocative setup that can indulge in both enthralling sports drama and prescient political commentary, but the construction of this narrative leaves much to be desired.
Maven's Nest
Nora Lee Mandel
The built-in suspense of a women's international athletic competition, in judo, ratchets up with the heavy-handed tactics of an all-controlling government. The risks feel very real. Mandi and Zar Amir are riveting.
Spectrum Culture
Charles Johnston
Part sports movie, part political thriller, this is a visually rich film that brims with courage.
Common Sense Media
Monique Jones
This tense thriller/drama shows how the world of sports often intersects with the world of politics, leaving people on both sides of a conflict in danger.
Kaplan vs. Kaplan
Jeanne Kaplan
TATAMI is a timely, necessary reminder of the tensions between Iran and Israel, and it should be required viewing in every high school across America!
Kaplan vs. Kaplan
David Kaplan
Who would have thought that a black-and-white film involving judo competition featuring an Iranian woman could be so compelling? Such is the case with TATAMI.
MovieJawn
Nadine Whitney
Tatami is a tale of never folding despite unreasonable and authoritarian coercion and is an insightful, sincere, and robust tale of freedom through disobedience.
Film Threat
Alex Saveliev
An indictment of a regime but also a look at the strength that perseveres despite the most dire circumstances, this film, and its lead star, deserve all the upcoming love at the award circuit…
Cinemalogue
Todd Jorgenson
Seamlessly weaving an underdog sports drama into a sociopolitical thriller, this riveting black-and-white saga offers a powerful and timely example of courage and resilience in the face of oppression.
RogerEbert.com
Matt Zoller Seitz
A superb example of pop cultural translation that freshens up the clichés of the sports corruption thriller and gives the actors and filmmakers a chance to flex their considerable skills.
Hey, Have You Seen ...?
Jared Mobarak
Nattiv and Erfani's script handles this rock and hard place conundrum effectively if for no other reason than their conscious effort to keep things rooted in authenticity.
Mark Reviews Movies
Mark Dujsik
[T]he film transforms entirely from something that seems routine and straightforward into a growing nightmare...
New York Times
Beatrice Loayza
The mounting tensions of these moving parts - and steely performances by Mandi and Amir - make for an engrossing thriller fueled by female rage.
Loud and Clear Reviews
Claire Fulton
Ebrahimi and Nattiv's film is genuinely emotional, both powerful and empowering. [...] It's a raw, effective piece of filmmaking that deserves to be seen, because those who have to make these choices deserve to be supported.
NYC Movie Guru
Avi Offer
A spellbinding, taut and empowering sports drama that gradually builds tension as it veers into a psychological thriller.
Slant Magazine
Anzhe Zhang
The film limply gestures at ideas around women's rights and athlete boycotts.
Variety
Catherine Bray
Despite its urgent political engagement, "Tatami" never forgets to be a gripping watch.
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