The Wedding (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1973, The Wedding is a drama film directed by Lütfi Ömer Akad, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A family migrates to Istanbul from the rural parts of Anatolia, and they bring their traditions with them. The men of the family are giving away the girls of the family in return for a hefty bride-price. Zelha, one of the girls, revolts against this attitude and tries to save her sisters.
Who’s in it. The Wedding stars Hülya Koçyiğit as Zelha, Ahmet Mekin as Ferhat, Kamran Usluer as Halil and Erol Günaydın as Ibrahim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Wedding 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 Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wedding tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wedding (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wedding worth watching?
- The Wedding holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wedding?
- The Wedding stars Hülya Koçyiğit, Ahmet Mekin, Kamran Usluer, Erol Günaydın and Jeyan Mahfi Tözüm.
- When was The Wedding released?
- The Wedding was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.