My Dear Uncle (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1977, My Dear Uncle is a comedy and drama film directed by Zeki Ökten, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Turkish Uncle Buck. A funny slob (Tarik Akan) leaves his village after getting into trouble. He leaves with his friend (Suleyman Turan) who blackmails him by putting a stolen diamond in his pocket. He comes to stay at his sisters house and all the family are glad to see him, but not his brother in law who hates him. Here he falls in love with his nephew's teacher Zehra (Hale Soygazi).
Who’s in it. My Dear Uncle stars Tarık Akan as Tarık, Süleyman Turan as Rıza, Neriman Köksal as Tarık'ın Ablası and Perran Kutman as Betül, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, My Dear Uncle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Dear Uncle page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Dear Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Dear Uncle (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Dear Uncle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Dear Uncle worth watching?
- My Dear Uncle holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Dear Uncle?
- My Dear Uncle stars Tarık Akan, Süleyman Turan, Neriman Köksal, Perran Kutman and Hale Soygazi.
- When was My Dear Uncle released?
- My Dear Uncle was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.