The Terrible Children (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2021, The Terrible Children is a documentary film directed by Ahmet Necdet Cupur, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In Keskincik, a village situated near the Syrian border of Turkey, a young man, Mahmut wishes to divorce his newly-wed wife. Guilt-ridden, he doesn’t know how to end the marriage. Recently, Mahmut’s sister Zeynep has ended her engagement as well. Resolute to quit the village, Zeynep enrols in an open high school and finds a job in a factory. Against her father’s wishes, Zeynep hopes to leave the village and study at a university. Mahmut and Zeynep become the centre of a genuine conflict in their family and community. As resentments and dilemmas come to light, the film aims to magnify this upcoming generation as they try to escape child marriages and create a new way of life for themselves.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Terrible Children sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Terrible Children page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Terrible Children (2021)?
- In US, The Terrible Children is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Terrible Children worth watching?
- The Terrible Children holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was The Terrible Children released?
- The Terrible Children was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.