Director: Dave Meyers
Cast: Eddie Griffin, Master P, Amie Petersen
Mr Foolish is a 1973 Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Reza Mirlouhi and written by Nasser Mohammadi. A product of the pre-revolution Iranian cinema golden era, it blends sharp social observation with the warm, absurdist humour that defined popular Persian filmmaking of the early 1970s.
What is Mr Foolish about?
Set in an Iranian social milieu of the early 1970s, Mr Foolish follows a well-meaning but bumbling central character whose naive outlook repeatedly sets him at odds with the world around him. His misadventures unfold across a series of comic situations that gently expose the pretensions and contradictions of everyday life. The screenplay by Nasser Mohammadi keeps the tone light while threading in quietly pointed commentary on social status and the gap between appearance and reality. The story builds through accumulating comic encounters rather than a single dramatic arc, rewarding patient viewers with a portrait of human folly rendered with affection rather than contempt.
Cast & crew
Mr Foolish was directed by Reza Mirlouhi, a filmmaker active in Iran's vibrant pre-revolution commercial cinema. The screenplay was penned by Nasser Mohammadi, a writer whose contributions helped shape the comedic genre during the 1970s. Specific lead cast details are limited in available records, but the production reflects the ensemble character-driven approach common to Iranian comedies of the period.
Context & significance
The early 1970s represent one of the most fertile periods in Iranian cinema history, producing a wave of socially aware comedies that spoke directly to urban working- and middle-class audiences. Mr Foolish belongs to this tradition — films that wrapped social critique in broad physical comedy and relatable characters. For diaspora viewers who grew up with these stories or inherited them through family, watching a film like this is an act of cultural reconnection. The pre-revolution aesthetic, the Farsi of that era, and the Tehran streetscapes carry a particular emotional resonance for Iranian communities living abroad. K-Time preserves this legacy so the next generation can access it.
Where & how to watch
Mr Foolish is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing. You can stream it on your TV, phone, or computer — no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Sign up with a K-Time subscription and cancel anytime.