Groom's Block (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2017, Groom's Block is a drama and crime film directed by İlker Savaşkurt, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Damat Kogusu (Groom's Block) is slang in Turkey for prison sections holding those accused of serious sex crimes. The film's story and characters are drawn from everyday life. In the Groom's Block, the guards and prison governor manipulate tensions, as prisoners push each other to the edge of existence. We experience the tension and paradox of a violent prison and justice systems reflecting the shifting moral norms and structure of Turkish society. The jailed and jailers enforce violent justice daily, expressing in their lives a society confronted with its need to hide from itself, in desperate denial of its cruel contradictions.
Who’s in it. Groom's Block stars Ibrahim Akoz as Adem Yılmaz, Zülfü Hamit Altin as İlyas Küçük, Turgay Atalay as Chief Guard Murat and Barış Atay as Hüseyin İçli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Groom's Block has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Groom's Block page.
If you liked it. Fans of Groom's Block tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Groom's Block (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Groom's Block change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Groom's Block worth watching?
- Groom's Block holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Groom's Block?
- Groom's Block stars Ibrahim Akoz, Zülfü Hamit Altin, Turgay Atalay, Barış Atay and Serdar Bordonaci.
- When was Groom's Block released?
- Groom's Block was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.