Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1989, Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite is a drama film directed by Tunç Başaran, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Sent to prison along with his mother after her drug conviction, a young boy develops a warm, tender relationship with a political prisoner.
Who’s in it. Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite stars Nur Sürer as Inci, Ozan Bilen as Barış, Füsun Demirel as Fatma and Güzin Özipek as Sultan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite (1989)?
- In US, Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite worth watching?
- Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite?
- Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite stars Nur Sürer, Ozan Bilen, Füsun Demirel, Güzin Özipek and Güzin Özyağcılar.
- When was Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite released?
- Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.