Overnight Republic (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, Overnight Republic is a comedy film directed by Murat Kepez, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Peker Mengen wins the post of mayor in a remote town with the promise of a visit by the prime minister and making the town a province. When the people do not forget his promise, Mengen ends up persuading the prime minister to visit the town with his idiosyncratic methods. After consulting with his advisors, Peker prepares a grandiose welcome ceremony, but when the ceremony gets out of his control, the town of 5000 people suddenly ends up becoming a country, one that is at war with America. As Peker Mengen, his unwillingly married wife Mualla and his advisors try to keep America at bay and struggle with the difficulties of establishing a new country, they even get the help of an alien to achieve their goals.
Who’s in it. Overnight Republic stars Çağlar Çorumlu as Peker Mengen, Büşra Pekin as Mualla, Mahir İpek and Uğur Bilgin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Overnight Republic has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Overnight Republic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Overnight Republic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Overnight Republic (2017)?
- In US, Overnight Republic is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Overnight Republic worth watching?
- Overnight Republic holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Overnight Republic?
- Overnight Republic stars Çağlar Çorumlu, Büşra Pekin, Mahir İpek, Uğur Bilgin and Ersin Korkut.
- When was Overnight Republic released?
- Overnight Republic was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.