Perfect revenge thriller branded “extraordinary” confirms UK release date

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It Was Just an Accident, the perfectly-rated revenge thriller, has confirmed its UK release date.

The movie, penned and helmed by renowned Iranian director Jafar Panahi, tells the story of Vahid (played by Vahid Mobasseri), an ordinary mechanic. He crosses paths with Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), a man whom he believes could be his previous cellmate from prison.

In believing Eghbal is the cruel man from his past, Vahid assembles several ex-prisoners with the intention of verifying his identity. Together, they explore Tehran with the alleged oppressor in their midst, leaving the group with a difficult decision: whether to take the situation into their own hands.

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The movie titled “It Was Just an Accident” has announced its release date in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This captivating moral thriller, which explores the “uncertainty of truth,” is scheduled to be shown in cinemas on 5 December.

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May, the movie made its debut and was honored with the Palme d’Or, which is the festival’s top prize for Best Film. Since then, it has earned widespread praise, with a perfect score of 100% approval from 48 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Panahi has consistently produced work at a high pace despite the ban, but this new work brings back the intense dramatic impact of his early career from 25 years ago. Rolling Stone described it as an “extraordinary story of revenge.

Under hidden surveillance and persistent danger, the film ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ based on Jafar Panahi’s personal hardships, imbues each scene with a sense of urgency and truthfulness, according to the Toronto Star.

According to The Guardian, this is another remarkable film that combines serious and comedic elements from one of the most unique and daring filmmakers in global cinema. Time Out praised the third part as subtly exciting.

Over the past week, the 82nd Venice International Film Festival has been underway, showcasing a number of significant movies for their world premieres. While “It Was Just an Accident” garnered praise from critics and spectators at Cannes earlier.

A movie worth mentioning is “No Other Choice,” the latest creation of esteemed South Korean director Park Chan-wook. This suspenseful film tells the tale of a man, portrayed by Lee Byung-hun, who resorts to drastic measures in his quest for a new job. It has garnered high praise from critics as well.

It Was Just an Accident will be released in UK cinemas on 5 December.

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2025-09-02 19:20