Hunting Time (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Hunting Time is a drama film directed by Erden Kıral, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. During the year of the repressive military regime, a Turkish writer gets disillusioned by the loss of a dear friend and retires to his hometown on a remote island where he feels safe from the political turmoil. There he escapes to the world of memories, having imaginary conversations with his dead friend. However, the news of a new murder alerts him to the dangers lying ahead. Shot in Turkey following the years of military regime, Av Zamani carries autobiographical elements as the director Erden Kiral also had to flee the repressive regime of his country to be an exile in Germany. The weakness of the film is that the director is not able to take enough distance from the events to give the story a more universal appeal. Av Zamani was screened at the Montreal World Film Festival 1988.
Who’s in it. Hunting Time stars Aytaç Arman as writer, Şerif Sezer as housekeeper, Zihni Küçümen as Ali and Nüvit Özdogru as murder victim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Hunting Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunting Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hunting Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hunting Time (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hunting Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hunting Time worth watching?
- Hunting Time holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hunting Time?
- Hunting Time stars Aytaç Arman, Şerif Sezer, Zihni Küçümen, Nüvit Özdogru and Dilaver Uyanik.
- When was Hunting Time released?
- Hunting Time was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.