Ah, Beautiful Istanbul (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1966, Ah, Beautiful Istanbul is a comedy and drama film directed by Atıf Yılmaz, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Black comedy about a girl who runs away from her rural village to Istanbul to become and actress and an old drunkard street photographer.
Who’s in it. Ah, Beautiful Istanbul stars Ayla Algan as Ayşe Goncagül, Sadri Alışık as Haşmet İbriktaroğlu, Handan Adalı as Belkıs Hanım and Hakkı Haktan as Meyhaneci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ah, Beautiful Istanbul has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ah, Beautiful Istanbul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ah, Beautiful Istanbul tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ah, Beautiful Istanbul (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ah, Beautiful Istanbul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ah, Beautiful Istanbul worth watching?
- Ah, Beautiful Istanbul holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ah, Beautiful Istanbul?
- Ah, Beautiful Istanbul stars Ayla Algan, Sadri Alışık, Handan Adalı, Hakkı Haktan and Asım Nipton.
- When was Ah, Beautiful Istanbul released?
- Ah, Beautiful Istanbul was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.