The Herd (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, The Herd is a drama film directed by Zeki Ökten, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Because of a local blood feud, a peasant family decides to sell its sheep - a most precious commodity - in far away Ankara. During their long train ride, bribes must be paid to petty officials, sheep are stolen or die in the packed, airless wagons, and the sick wife of one of the family's sons becomes deathly ill.
Who’s in it. The Herd stars Melike Demirağ as Berivan, Tarık Akan as Sivan, Tuncel Kurtiz as Hamo and Levent İnanir as Silo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Herd has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Herd page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Herd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Herd (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Herd change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Herd worth watching?
- The Herd holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Herd?
- The Herd stars Melike Demirağ, Tarık Akan, Tuncel Kurtiz, Levent İnanir and Yaman Okay.