On Barren Weeds (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, On Barren Weeds is a drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
What it’s about. A teacher from Istanbul, who does his compulsory service in a remote, provincial region, is surprisingly confronted with allegations of harassment of female students. Starting from the controversial incident begins a complex journey into his injured interior, at the end of which there is the question of how progressive he really is.
Who’s in it. On Barren Weeds stars Deniz Celiloğlu, Deniz Celiloğlu as Samet, Musab Ekici as Kenan and Merve Dizdar as Nuray, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch On Barren Weeds page.
If you liked it. Fans of On Barren Weeds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch On Barren Weeds (2022)?
- In US, On Barren Weeds is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in On Barren Weeds?
- On Barren Weeds stars Deniz Celiloğlu, Deniz Celiloğlu, Musab Ekici, Merve Dizdar and Elit Andaç Çam.
- When was On Barren Weeds released?
- On Barren Weeds was released in 2022.