Payman Maadi

Acting

31Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 30, 1970

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Payman Maadi

Peyman Maadi (پیمان معادی) was born in 1970 in New York City to an Iranian couple. His father was a lawyer. Peyman Maadi's family moved back to Iran when he was 5 years old. He graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from Karaj Azad University. Maadi started his film career as a screenwriter in late 2000s. He is the writer of several famous Iranian films. Peyman Maadi started his acting career in Asghar Farhadi's film About Elly (2009). Two years later, he received the Silver Bear award for Best Actor in Leading Role for his performance as Nader in Farhadi's A Separation (2011) from the Berlin International Film Fest.

Best Payman Maadi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Payman Maadi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

From Iran, a Separation (2011) movie poster

★8.5

From Iran, a Separation — In March 2012, Iranian movie "A Separation" by Asghar Farhadi, won the Oscar Award for the Best Foreign Language Film. F

From Iran, a Separation

2011•Documentary

★7.9

★7.9

A Separation — A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country o

A Separation

2011•Drama

★7.9

★7.9

Life and a Day — Somaieh, the youngest daughter of an indigent family, is getting married and fear is overwhelming each and every member

Life and a Day

2016•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Leila's Brothers — At the age of 40, Leila has spent her entire life caring for her parents and four brothers. A family that is constantly

Leila's Brothers

2022•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

About Elly — The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher during a picnic in the north of Iran is followed by a series of m

About Elly

2009•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Payman Maadi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	Crime 101	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Oh, What Happy Days!	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Woman and Child	Hamid	Flop	Similar →
2025	Arenas	-	Average	Similar →
2024	Hard Shell	Siamak	Flop	Similar →
2023	Opponent	Iman	Hit	Similar →
2023	Aporia	Jabir	Average	Similar →
2023	Parfum	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Leila's Brothers	Manouchehr	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Hamid's Symphony	Payman	Flop	Similar →
2020	Night Shift	Asomidin Tohirov	Flop	Similar →
2020	Walnut Tree	Qader	Hit	Similar →
2019	6 Underground	Murat Alimov	Average	Similar →
2019	Law of Tehran	Samad	Hit	Similar →
2019	Suddenly a Tree	Farhad	Flop	Similar →
2018	Pig	Payman Maadi	Average	Similar →
2018	Bomb: A Love Story	Iraj	Hit	Similar →
2017	Window Horses	Payman (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2016	Life and a Day	Morteza	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi	Amahl	Hit	Similar →
2015	Last Knights	Emperor	Average	Similar →
2014	Camp X-Ray	Ali	Hit	Similar →
2014	Melbourne	-	Average	Similar →
2014	Il était une fois... Une séparation	-	Flop	Similar →
2014	Tales	Taxi Driver	Hit	Similar →
2011	Mourning	Masoud (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2011	From Iran, a Separation	Self - Actor	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	A Separation	Nader	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	About Elly	Peyman	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	The Test	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Enemies	-	Flop	Similar →

Payman Maadi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Payman Maadi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Payman Maadi is "From Iran, a Separation" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Payman Maadi acted in?

Payman Maadi has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Payman Maadi?

Other notable films include "A Separation", "Life and a Day", and "Leila's Brothers".