Waiting for Heaven (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2006, Waiting for Heaven is a drama film directed by Derviş Zaim, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Eflatun is a master miniature artist who's living in 17th century Istanbul. One day, he's taken to the vizier's mansion by force. There he learns that Danyal, one of the Ottoman princes who has ignited an insurrection, is arrested in a far off state and to be executed soon. Eflatun is ordered to make a portrait of the rebel prince who's been condemned to death in a Western manner to help the authorities be certain on the identity of him. Upon the order, Eflatun sets off for an arduous journey to Anatolia. He picks up a girl named Leyla en route. Together, they find themselves in a great venture fraught with sensations.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Heaven stars Serhat Tutumluer as Eflatun, Melisa Sözen as Leyla, Mesut Akusta as Osman and Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu as Şehzade Yakup, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Waiting for Heaven has been warmly received by 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 Waiting for Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Heaven (2006)?
- In US, Waiting for Heaven 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 Waiting for Heaven worth watching?
- Waiting for Heaven holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waiting for Heaven?
- Waiting for Heaven stars Serhat Tutumluer, Melisa Sözen, Mesut Akusta, Mehmet Ali Nuroğlu and Nihat İleri.
- When was Waiting for Heaven released?
- Waiting for Heaven was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.