Recep Ivedik (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2008, Recep Ivedik is a comedy film directed by Togan Gökbakar, running about 102 minutes. “A Folk Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man finds the wallet of a rich man and takes a rigorous trip in an old car to return it, finding an old love and a new life of luxury awaiting.
Who’s in it. Recep Ivedik stars Şahan Gökbakar as Recep İvedik, Fatma Toptaş as Sibel, Tuluğ Çizgen as Sibel'in Annesi and Lemi Filozof as Bellboy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Recep Ivedik has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $28.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recep Ivedik page.
If you liked it. Fans of Recep Ivedik tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recep Ivedik (2008)?
- In US, Recep Ivedik is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Recep Ivedik worth watching?
- Recep Ivedik holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recep Ivedik?
- Recep Ivedik stars Şahan Gökbakar, Fatma Toptaş, Tuluğ Çizgen, Lemi Filozof and Hakan Bilgin.
- When was Recep Ivedik released?
- Recep Ivedik was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.