Turkish Delight (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Turkish Delight is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Verhoeven, running about 108 minutes. “Turkish Delight is a cross between Love Story and Last Tango in Paris!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eric, a gifted sculptor, has a stormy, erotic, and star-crossed romance with a beautiful young woman named Olga.
Who’s in it. Turkish Delight stars Monique van de Ven as Olga Stapels, Rutger Hauer as Eric Vonk, Tonny Huurdeman as Olga's mother and Wim van den Brink as Olga's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Turkish Delight 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 Turkish Delight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turkish Delight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turkish Delight (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Turkish Delight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Turkish Delight worth watching?
- Turkish Delight holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Turkish Delight?
- Turkish Delight stars Monique van de Ven, Rutger Hauer, Tonny Huurdeman, Wim van den Brink and Hans Boskamp.
- When was Turkish Delight released?
- Turkish Delight was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.