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Filimo

Iranian video subscription service with original series, dubbed films and an Iranian cinema archive.

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SeeMetric score -6 vs the category average (82)

In two sentences

With a large catalog and original series, Filimo is Iran's leading video subscription service. Anyone after free content or a cheaper subscription should look elsewhere.

Founded
1393
Based in
Tehran
Business model
Video subscription (SVOD)
Available in
Iran

Score by criterion, against the category

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Catalog depth76-10
Playback and content quality78-5
Subscription price75-2
Taste-based recommendations68-8
User experience80-3

Good fit for

  • Anyone after Persian original series with higher production values
  • Families following the Iranian cinema archive
  • Users who want stable playback on TV and mobile

Less suited when

  • Anyone who only wants free content
  • Users who want a broad, current catalog of foreign films and series

Strengths

  • Filimo Originals series with respectable production and writing
  • A large archive of Iranian films and series, including older titles
  • Stable streaming and offline downloads on the mobile app
  • A separate, filtered kids profile

Opportunities for improvement

  • Can improve by introducing more flexible subscription tiers tailored to viewing habits
  • Opportunity to accelerate foreign catalog licensing alongside original domestic productions
  • Room to further refine smart TV and multi-device app performance
Verdict

For anyone after the best Persian original series, Filimo currently leads its rivals, but it is not the obvious pick for a price-sensitive user or someone who only wants foreign content.

What Filimo actually is

Filimo is a video subscription service that has operated since 2014. Beyond its archive of Iranian films and dubbed foreign titles, it produces its own original series, which have become central to how it competes with rivals such as Namava.

What you pay and what you get

Filimo has both a free, ad-supported tier and a paid subscription for full access and no ads. Pricing runs monthly or annually, and original productions and the newest titles usually sit behind that subscription.

Where it is strong

Original production, the Iranian cinema archive and playback stability are Filimo's main strengths. Its app is available on mobile, web and smart TVs, with offline downloads.

How it can improve

Against a rival like Namava, the real gap is in the volume of originals rather than price, which sits close between them. Filimo's dubbed foreign film and series catalog grows more slowly than its investment in domestic production.

Questions about Filimo

Does Filimo have a free tier?

Yes, some content is free with ads, but original series and the newest titles usually need a subscription.

How does Filimo differ from Namava?

Both are video subscription services priced close to each other; Filimo has invested more in original series production.

Can Filimo be watched on a TV?

Yes, the Filimo app is available on smart TVs and through a web browser as well.

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