Our Hodja (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2014, Our Hodja is a comedy film directed by Feyzullah Serkan Acar, running about 90 minutes. “I'm Bizu streams!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the delay of an official imam sent to a little village, the villagers try to find an imam to lead them during pray. After discussions, they decide to make "Bizum Hoca" (Our hodja) the imam of village, a villager loved and respected by everyone, though he is not an official one. Hodja, a different man from stereotype imams, also wants to change some bad habits villagers have. Meanwhile, the construction of one of the hydroelectric power plants (HPP) causing intense discussions in the region, next to a river flowing through the village, becomes a hot issue on the village's agenda. The villagers are against this construction and the fight begins. "Bizum Hoca" finds himself leading the villagers who started the protests.
Who’s in it. Our Hodja stars Cezmi Baskın, Levent Ülgen, Sabriye Kara and Serhat Özcan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Our Hodja has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Hodja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Hodja tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Hodja (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Hodja change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Hodja worth watching?
- Our Hodja holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Hodja?
- Our Hodja stars Cezmi Baskın, Levent Ülgen, Sabriye Kara, Serhat Özcan and Seymen Aydın.
- When was Our Hodja released?
- Our Hodja was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.