Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a drama and crime film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. In the rural area around the Anatolian town of Keskin, the local prosecutor, police commissar, and doctor lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's exact location. As the group continues looking, its members can't help but chat among themselves about both trivia and their deepest concerns in an investigation that is proving more trying than any of them expected.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia stars Muhammet Uzuner as Doktor Cemal, Yılmaz Erdoğan as Komiser Naci, Taner Birsel as Savcı Nusret and Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan as Şoför Arap Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $138.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in Anatolia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in Anatolia holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
- Once Upon a Time in Anatolia stars Muhammet Uzuner, Yılmaz Erdoğan, Taner Birsel, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan and Fırat Tanış.
- When was Once Upon a Time in Anatolia released?
- Once Upon a Time in Anatolia was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.