The Bride (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, The Bride is a drama film directed by Lütfi Ömer Akad, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The struggles of a migrant Anatolian family to adapt to and survive in the very different conditions of urban Istanbul. A young woman moves with her husband and small child to her husband's family in Istanbul. Her son becomes ill and the doctor tells her that he will soon die if he doesn't get an operation. The family refuses to help her because they can't see anything wrong with the boy and all money is needed for a new shop they have just opened. When her son dies she takes a desperate step.
Who’s in it. The Bride stars Hülya Koçyiğit as Meryem, Kerem Yılmazer as Veli, Ali Şen as Haci Ilyas and Kahraman Kıral as Osman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Bride 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 The Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bride (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bride worth watching?
- The Bride holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bride?
- The Bride stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Kerem Yılmazer, Ali Şen, Kahraman Kıral and Kamran Usluer.
- When was The Bride released?
- The Bride was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.