The Half (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, The Half is a drama film directed by Çağıl Nurhak Aydoğdu, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Yarim (The Half) is the story of two halves setting out to become a whole, of the efforts made by two children to play the existing male-female roles. Fidan is a 15-year-old shepherd girl who lives in poverty with her family in a village in eastern Turkey. Her father gives her as a bride to an unknown family. Her husband, Salih, is mentally challenged; although he has a physical age of 35, his mental age is lower than Fidan’s. (via cinema.indiana.edu)
Who’s in it. The Half stars Ece Tatay as Fidan, Serhat Yiğit as Salih, Hülya Böceklioğlu and Recep Yener, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Half 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 Half page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Half tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Half (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Half change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Half worth watching?
- The Half holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Half?
- The Half stars Ece Tatay, Serhat Yiğit, Hülya Böceklioğlu, Recep Yener and Ahmet Kaynak.
- When was The Half released?
- The Half was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.