Borrowed Bride (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, Borrowed Bride is a drama, romance and history film directed by Atıf Yılmaz, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Ali is 18. His feet are firmly off the ground. The very idea of marriage seems like a game. But the bride's parents are ready and willing. Business ventures will be set up between the families; the arrangement will pay off all round. Ali, meanwhile, is more interested in playing with puppets and dressing up as a rooster for the travelling theatre. His fiancée has only so much patience... So what should his parents do? What was that? Hire a Borrowed Bride? Meaning exactly what? Well just that: borrow a bride, as the title of the film suggests......
Who’s in it. Borrowed Bride stars Nurgül Yeşilçay as Kostak Emine, Metin Akpınar as Tavid, Müjde Ar as İffet and Onur Ünsal as Ali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Borrowed Bride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $500K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borrowed Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Borrowed Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Borrowed Bride (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Borrowed Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Borrowed Bride worth watching?
- Borrowed Bride holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Borrowed Bride?
- Borrowed Bride stars Nurgül Yeşilçay, Metin Akpınar, Müjde Ar, Onur Ünsal and Füsun Demirel.
- When was Borrowed Bride released?
- Borrowed Bride was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.