My Cinemas (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, My Cinemas is a fantasy and drama film directed by Füruzan, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Nesibe lives with her parents on the outskirts of Istanbul; the family is poor, and her consistently unemployed father often takes out his frustration on the rest of the family. Nesibe knows that there has to be something more to life, and she finds it at the movies. As she recalls her childhood and adolescence, her own memories merge with scenes from the dozens of musicals, melodramas, and romances she saw to fill her days and to escape the desperation of her home life. But as she moves into adulthood, the contradiction between Nesibe’s cinematic dream life and everyday reality starts to affect her in unexpected ways.
Who’s in it. My Cinemas stars Yaman Okay as Recep, Hülya Avşar as Nesibe, Sema Aybars as Nesibe's Mother and Yaman Tarcan as Salih, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, My Cinemas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Cinemas page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Cinemas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Cinemas (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Cinemas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Cinemas worth watching?
- My Cinemas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Cinemas?
- My Cinemas stars Yaman Okay, Hülya Avşar, Sema Aybars, Yaman Tarcan and Ülkü Ülker.
- When was My Cinemas released?
- My Cinemas was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.