Hope (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1970, Hope is a drama film directed by Yılmaz Güney, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. "Umut" is the story of an illiterate man and his family, whose existence depends on his income as a horse cab driver. When one of his horses is killed by an automobile, and when it is clear that neither justice nor charity will prevail, the man, played by Güney, begins a slow slide into despair. On the advice of a local holy man, and fuelled by an indefatigable optimism, he sets out into the desert in quest of a mythical lost treasure, slipping further and further into that final, ineluctable moment where hope itself becomes the last terrible delusion.
Who’s in it. Hope stars Tuncel Kurtiz as Hasan, Yılmaz Güney as Cabbar, Gülsen Alniaçik as Fatma and Kürsat Alniaçik as Memet Emin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Hope 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 Hope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hope (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hope worth watching?
- Hope holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hope?
- Hope stars Tuncel Kurtiz, Yılmaz Güney, Gülsen Alniaçik, Kürsat Alniaçik and Osman Alyanak.
- When was Hope released?
- Hope was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.