The Collector (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 2002, The Collector is a documentary film directed by Pelin Esmer, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a documentary about a passionate collector. A man who has been collecting for 70 years, collecting everything one can imagine. A man who lives in his own house like a guest of his collections. A man who tries to freeze time, as if to hold on to present. In this documentary, you will follow this passionate collector through the vivid streets of Istanbul, among the crowd, in search of new collection items while trying to understand his perception of life and collection.
Who’s in it. The Collector stars Mithat Esmer as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Collector 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 Collector page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Collector tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Collector (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Collector change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Collector worth watching?
- The Collector holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Collector?
- The Collector stars Mithat Esmer.
- When was The Collector released?
- The Collector was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.