Red Istanbul (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Red Istanbul is a drama and romance film directed by Ferzan Özpetek, running about 110 minutes. “Nothing is more important than love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Orhan who lived in London for years and did not come back to Turkey agrees to help Deniz -a famous director- edit his first book. Deniz has been living in a mansion with his family which started to lose its old brightness and power. Orhan finds himself in the middle of Deniz's complicated relationships, mysterious friends and stange family members. This is the first movie of Ferzan Ozpetek which is shot in Turkey after a long time. It is also based on his own book which has the same name with the movie.
Who’s in it. Red Istanbul stars Halit Ergenç as Orhan, Tuba Büyüküstün as Neval, Nejat İşler as Deniz and Mehmet Günsür as Yusuf, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Red Istanbul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Istanbul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Istanbul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Istanbul (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Istanbul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Istanbul worth watching?
- Red Istanbul holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Istanbul?
- Red Istanbul stars Halit Ergenç, Tuba Büyüküstün, Nejat İşler, Mehmet Günsür and Çiğdem Selişik Onat.
- When was Red Istanbul released?
- Red Istanbul was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.