Dealer (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1999, Dealer is a drama and crime film directed by Thomas Arslan, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Can and his girlfriend, Jale, live with their young daughter, Meral, in a tough Turkish neighbourhood of Berlin and barely manage to scrape enough money together for their existence. Can is a small-time dealer and errand-boy for drug boss Hakan, who has to keep his customers supplied within his narrowly staked out territory. Jale, who works in the ware-house of a department store, has been pressing Can to give up this activity. Can, also fed up with his situation, sees a bright new beginning for himself and his family when Hakan offers him the prospective chance to run a bar on his very own. But Can has little control over the pressures that gradually begin to build up around him and soon finds himself floundering in quicksand.
Who’s in it. Dealer stars Tamer Yiğit as Can, Birol Ünel as Erdal, İdil Üner as Jale and Baki Davrak as Zeki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Dealer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dealer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dealer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dealer (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dealer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dealer worth watching?
- Dealer holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dealer?
- Dealer stars Tamer Yiğit, Birol Ünel, İdil Üner, Baki Davrak and Hussi Kutlucan.
- When was Dealer released?
- Dealer was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.