The Handsome (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, The Handsome is a comedy film directed by Orhan Aksoy, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Selim is a paperboy who delivers the morning papers with his truck. He buys a walkie talkie to find find a friend. His codename is "The Handsome". After a while he meets the girl and they start a relationship. It is hard for them to get married.
Who’s in it. The Handsome stars Kemal Sunal as Selim, Renan Fosforoğlu as Aliye'nin babası, Hüseyin Kutman as Yazı işleri müdürü Ragıp bey and Ayşegül Uygurer as Aliye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Handsome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Handsome page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Handsome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Handsome (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Handsome change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Handsome worth watching?
- The Handsome holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Handsome?
- The Handsome stars Kemal Sunal, Renan Fosforoğlu, Hüseyin Kutman, Ayşegül Uygurer and Güzin Özipek.
- When was The Handsome released?
- The Handsome was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.