The Waterfall (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, The Waterfall is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Semir Aslanyürek, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place in Harbiye town of Antakya just before the 1960 military coup d'etat. The economic and political crisis of those days are reflected by the both funny and sad story of a family. The story is told from the eyes of Cemal. Now a famous painter, Cemal goes back to his hometown years later and remembers his childhood. In those days Cemal's father and uncle, member of rival political parties, are in a continious struggle with each other. The film depicts this absurd struggle and the strange stories of people in Harbiye together with the lyric story of the famous waterfall of the town.
Who’s in it. The Waterfall stars Hülya Koçyiğit as Semra, Aykut Oray as Yusuf Usta, Tuncel Kurtiz as Kel Selim and Nurgül Yeşilçay as Nergis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Waterfall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Waterfall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Waterfall tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Waterfall (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Waterfall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Waterfall worth watching?
- The Waterfall holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Waterfall?
- The Waterfall stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Aykut Oray, Tuncel Kurtiz, Nurgül Yeşilçay and Ali Sürmeli.
- When was The Waterfall released?
- The Waterfall was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.