A Run for Money (1999): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1999, A Run for Money is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Reha Erdem, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is set in present-day Istanbul. Selim is a shop owner in his early forties. He sells clothing for men in his shop situated in one of the back streets of Istanbul. Selim is a family man who has devoted his life to his home and his work. He lives with his wife Ayla, his six-year-old daughter Esma and his old father in a simple flat in and old, modest neighbourhood. He has warm relations with his family. He is an affectionate father. One of his neighbours, a young widow named Nihal tries to seduce Selim, but her flirtation leaves him cold. Selim is known for his honesty and integrity among his family and friends. He is a careful spender. As a little child, he has learned that money is not easily earned. He has no tolerance for petty "trickery" met in daily life. One day, Selim finds a bag full of dollar bills (approximately 500,000$) in a cab. From that day on, Selim finds himself in a bewildered state with a bag full of money on his hands.

Who’s in it. A Run for Money stars Taner Birsel as Selim, Bennu Yıldırımlar as Ayla, Zuhal Gencer as Nihal and Engin Alkan as Ahmet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Run for Money 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 A Run for Money page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Run for Money tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.