The Well (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1968, The Well is a drama film directed by Metin Erksan, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The Well (Kuyu), Osman (Hayati Hamzaoğlu) is in love with his fellow villager Fatma (Nil Göncü). What Fatma feels about this is of no concern for him. The only thing that matters to him is his irresistible desire. He kidnaps Fatma, goes to jail for it, and his third attempt in forced compliance culminates in a tragic finale for both of them because of the young girl’s fatal revolt.
Who’s in it. The Well stars Nil Göncü as Fatma, Hayati Hamzaoğlu as Osman, Aliye Rona as Hatice and Osman Alyanak as Baba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Well has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Well page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Well tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Well (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Well change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Well worth watching?
- The Well holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Well?
- The Well stars Nil Göncü, Hayati Hamzaoğlu, Aliye Rona, Osman Alyanak and Demir Karahan.
- When was The Well released?
- The Well was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.