Opponent_
Original: Motståndaren
In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
Starring
Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
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Year context
Opponent was released 3 years ago in 2023.
Overview
In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. ...
Opponent is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 59m.
CAST (19)
Payman Maadi
Iman
Marall Nasiri
Maryam
Björn Elgerd
Thomas
NM
Nicole Mehrbod
Asal
DF
Diana Farzami
Sahar
Ardalan Esmaili
Abbas
Magnus Mark
Foreman
Arvin Kananian
Ali
Joonas Saartamo
Coach
RN
Roy Nehme
Man Stabbing Himself
SL
Sonja Lindblom
Handyman
MN
Maria Norgren
Staff
FS
Filip Slotte
Thomas Friend
AA
Ahmed Abdullahi
Motaz
SS
Sanaz Shirzad
Singing Girl
MK
Miran Korkmaz
Gambler
LA
Leyla Aksoy
Girl Playing the Piano
HB
Helya Beikzadeh
Girl's Mother
AA
Amirali Abanzad
Girl's Father
STUDIOS (5)
tangy
Ape&Bjørn
Filmpool Nord
Film i Väst
SVT
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Opponent about?
In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden. Despite feeling powerless, Iman tries to maintain his role as the family patriarch. To increase their chances of asylum, he breaks a promise to his wife and joins the local wrestling club. As the rumors start to resurface, Iman’s fear and desperation begin to take a hold.
How long is Opponent?
Opponent has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who stars in Opponent?
The cast of Opponent includes Payman Maadi, Marall Nasiri, Björn Elgerd, Nicole Mehrbod, Diana Farzami.
What is the rating of Opponent?
Opponent has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama