Killing the Shadows (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, Killing the Shadows is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Ezel Akay, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.
Who’s in it. Killing the Shadows stars Haluk Bilginer as Karagöz, Beyazıt Öztürk as Hacivat, Şebnem Dönmez as Ayşe Hatun and Güven Kıraç as Pervane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Killing the Shadows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killing the Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killing the Shadows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killing the Shadows (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Killing the Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Killing the Shadows worth watching?
- Killing the Shadows holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Killing the Shadows?
- Killing the Shadows stars Haluk Bilginer, Beyazıt Öztürk, Şebnem Dönmez, Güven Kıraç and Ragıp Savaş.
- When was Killing the Shadows released?
- Killing the Shadows was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.