Honey (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, Honey is a drama film directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In the remote and undeveloped eastern Black Sea region, a six-year-old boy (Yusuf) wanders through the woods searching for his lost father, trying to make sense of his life.His father is a beekeeper whose bees have disappeared unexpectedly, threatening his livelihood. A bizarre accident kills the father.There is little dialogue or music in the film. The three main characters (Yusuf and his parents) are all fairly taciturn, and the soundtrack is filled out with the sounds of the forest and the creatures that live there.The environment is a recurring theme.
Who’s in it. Honey stars Alev Uçarer, Erdal Beşikçioğlu as Yakup, Tülin Özen as Zehra and Bora Altaş as Yusuf.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Honey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Gaia Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Honey (2010)?
- In US, Honey is available to stream on Gaia Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Honey worth watching?
- Honey holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honey?
- Honey stars Alev Uçarer, Erdal Beşikçioğlu, Tülin Özen and Bora Altaş.
- When was Honey released?
- Honey was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.