The Wild Pear Tree (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, The Wild Pear Tree is a drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, running about 188 minutes. “What a father keeps hidden is revealed in the son.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sinan is passionate about literature and has always wanted to be a writer. Returning to the village where he was born, he pours his heart and soul into scraping together the money he needs to be published, but his father’s debts catch up with him.
Who’s in it. The Wild Pear Tree stars Aydın Doğu Demirkol as Sinan, Murat Cemcir as İdris, Bennu Yıldırımlar as Asuman and Hazar Ergüçlü as Hatice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Wild Pear Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Pear Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Pear Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Pear Tree (2018)?
- In US, The Wild Pear Tree is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild Pear Tree worth watching?
- The Wild Pear Tree holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wild Pear Tree?
- The Wild Pear Tree stars Aydın Doğu Demirkol, Murat Cemcir, Bennu Yıldırımlar, Hazar Ergüçlü and Serkan Keskin.
- When was The Wild Pear Tree released?
- The Wild Pear Tree was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 188 minutes.