Time of the Gypsies (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1988, Time of the Gypsies is a comedy, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Emir Kusturica, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. In this luminous tale set in the former Yugoslavia, Perhan, an engaging young Romany with telekinetic powers, is seduced by the quick-cash world of petty crime that threatens to destroy him and those he loves.
Who’s in it. Time of the Gypsies stars Davor Dujmović as Perhan, Borivoje Todorović as Ahmed, Ljubica Adžović as Hatidža and Husnija Hasimović as Merdzan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Time of the Gypsies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time of the Gypsies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time of the Gypsies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time of the Gypsies (1988)?
- In US, Time of the Gypsies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time of the Gypsies worth watching?
- Time of the Gypsies holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Time of the Gypsies?
- Time of the Gypsies stars Davor Dujmović, Borivoje Todorović, Ljubica Adžović, Husnija Hasimović and Sinolička Trpkova.
- When was Time of the Gypsies released?
- Time of the Gypsies was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.