Isztambul (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2012, Isztambul is a drama film directed by Ferenc Török, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Housewife Katalin Munk (Johanna ter Steege) has her world torn apart when her lecturer husband János (Andor Lukáts) arrives home to tell her that he’s leaving her for a younger student of his. Katalin falls into a state of shock and wanders about the streets of Budapest in just her dressing gown carrying a pair of scissors. After a series of misadventures, Katalin eventually ends up in Turkey, where suddenly Katalin is awakened and decides to start a new life after meeting local man Hilal (Yavuz Bingol). Meanwhile her son Zoli (Norbert Varga) tries to hunt Katalin down.
Who’s in it. Isztambul stars Johanna ter Steege as Katalin, Yavuz Bingöl as Halil, Andor Lukáts as János and Norbert Varga as Zoli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Isztambul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Isztambul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Isztambul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Isztambul (2012)?
- In US, Isztambul is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Isztambul worth watching?
- Isztambul holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Isztambul?
- Isztambul stars Johanna ter Steege, Yavuz Bingöl, Andor Lukáts, Norbert Varga and Eszter Bánfalvy.
- When was Isztambul released?
- Isztambul was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.