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The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009)

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Reviews Counted:82

Fresh:77

Rotten:5

Average Rating:9.2/10

Consensus: The Stoning of Soraya M. nearly transcends its deficiencies through the sheer strength of its subject material, but ultimately drowns out its message with an inappropriately heavy-handed approach.

Rated: R [See Full Rating]

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Jun 26, 2009 Limited

Box Office: $519,730

Synopsis: In a world of secrecy, corruption and injustice, a single courageous voice can tell a true story that changes everything. This is what lies at the heart of the emotionally charged experience of...

This is what lies at the heart of the emotionally charged experience of The Stoning of Soraya M. Based on an incredible true story, this powerful tale of a village's persecution of an innocent woman becomes both a daring act of witness and a compelling parable about mob rule. Who will join forces with the plot against her, who will surrender to the mob, and who will dare to stand up for what is right. --© Official Site [More]

Starring: Shohreh Aghdashloo, Mozhan Marno, Jim Caviezel

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh

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12/21/09

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This is an eye-opening story about the hypocrisy of self-righteous fanatics. The Stoning of... More

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11/20/09

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11/10/09

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10/18/09

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10/11/09

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9/19/09

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9/5/09

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Un film � voir par tous d�non�ant les abus de pouvoir des hommes sur les femmes au nom de la... More

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9/3/09

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8/22/09

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8/22/09

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7/30/09

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The critics were pretty unfair on this one, criticizing it for its graphic butality. Well time to... More

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7/20/09

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If you want to see what is going on around the world and the injustice that many people around... More

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7/19/09

70%

I liked this film. The ending was known; but the story held my interest. The topic piqued my... More

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7/17/09

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7/16/09

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I'm glad I saw it! It made me think a lot. More

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7/14/09

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This is a great movie!! I just saw it and I recommend it. More

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7/14/09

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A powerful and touching storyThe film, based on the true account of a woman unjustly stoned to... More

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7/14/09

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Amazing movie!!!!!!!! More

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7/14/09

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This was a really great film! I hope that people can really take away lessons from this movie. I... More

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7/14/09

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An outstanding movie!!!! Also many people around the world experience abuse on so many ways, and... More

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