Karakum (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1994, Karakum is an adventure and family film directed by Arend Agthe, running about 98 minutes. “A desert adventure” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 13-year-old German boy, Robert, (Max Kullman) sets out to try and find his father, who's in Turkmenistan. On his arrival there he meets up with a local boy (Murat Orasov) who agrees to help him, but they are abandoned by their adult guides and must fend for themselves.
Who’s in it. Karakum stars Max Kullmann as Robert, Murad Orazov as Murad, Pjotr Olev as Pjotr and Neithardt Riedel as Jansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Karakum sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karakum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Karakum tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Karakum (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karakum change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Karakum worth watching?
- Karakum holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Karakum?
- Karakum stars Max Kullmann, Murad Orazov, Pjotr Olev, Neithardt Riedel and Martin Semmelrogge.
- When was Karakum released?
- Karakum was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.