Sidika (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Series · ★ 7.8

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Released in 1997, Sidika is a family and comedy series.

What it’s about. Sidika is the story of Saka family and their young daughter Sidika who live in a poor neighborhood of Istanbul. Sidika was not allowed to go to high school, raised to wait her husband-to-be at her fathers home, not even allowed to leave their house on her own. But she educated herself through books, newspapers and TV. She approaches her life, half-witted older brother, oppressive and alcoholic father and traditionalist mother in a satirical and fun manner along with the current political and sociological events of Turkey and the world. She gazes the world through her window as she hungers for all the intellectual accumulation of the universe.

Who’s in it. Sidika stars Hasibe Eren as Sıdıka Saka, Füsun Demirel as Safiye Saka, Ali Erkazan as Zekeriya Saka and Hakan Tanfer as Samim Saka, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Sidika has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sidika page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sidika tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sidika (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sidika change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sidika worth watching?
Sidika holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Sidika?
Sidika stars Hasibe Eren, Füsun Demirel, Ali Erkazan, Hakan Tanfer and Şafak Sezer.
When was Sidika released?
Sidika was released in 1997.