Block 12 (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, Block 12 is a comedy and drama film directed by Kyriakos Tofaridis, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. English satellites who conduct research from space discover large oil deposit in the area of tho Old Mines in Cyprus. A big part of the area belongs to C... (he has bought it from his Turkish Cypriot colleague) who has retired there with his wife. The outbreak of a big economic crisis leads the two sons of the family to bankruptcy forcing them to move their families to the house. This whole situation is made worse when the Cyprus government keeps asking to buy the house, and our protagonist character stubbornly refuses. Moreover two English agents and the Turkish Cypriot heir, camp outside the house. The house is in a state of internal and external siege.
Who’s in it. Block 12 stars Kostas Dimitriou as Κωνσταντάς, Giannis Tsimitselis as Σαββάκης, Michalis Marinos as Μιχαλάκης and Neetu Chandra as Haniya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Block 12 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 Block 12 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Block 12 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Block 12 (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Block 12 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Block 12 worth watching?
- Block 12 holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Block 12?
- Block 12 stars Kostas Dimitriou, Giannis Tsimitselis, Michalis Marinos, Neetu Chandra and Osman Alkas.
- When was Block 12 released?
- Block 12 was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.