Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019)
Kernel Score: 91% · 4,531 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2019-10-10
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 worth watching?
Must-watch. A heart-on-sleeve Turkish drama about a father jailed unjustly. It's melodramatic, but the performances are strong and it will make you cry.
Watch it if you
- love emotional dramas
- want a good cry
- like father-daughter stories
Skip it if you
- dislike melodrama
- want subtle storytelling
Best for: Tissues night in
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Where to watch Miracle in Cell No. 7
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Separated from his daughter, a father with an intellectual disability must prove his innocence when he is jailed for the death of a commander's child.
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Director
Mehmet Ada Öztekin
Cast
- Aras Bulut Iynemli as Memo
- Nisa Sofiya Aksongur as Ova
- İlker Aksum as Askorozlu
- Mesut Akusta as Yusuf
- Yıldıray Şahinler as Hafız
- Yurdaer Okur as Yarbay Aydın
- Sarp Akkaya as Müdür Nail
- Deniz Baysal as Öğretmen Mine
- Deniz Celiloğlu as Yüzbaşı Faruk
- Ferit Kaya as Ali
Miracle in Cell No. 7 FAQ
Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 worth watching?
Must-watch. A heart-on-sleeve Turkish drama about a father jailed unjustly. It's melodramatic, but the performances are strong and it will make you cry.
Where can I watch Miracle in Cell No. 7?
In the US you can stream Miracle in Cell No. 7 on Netflix and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What movies are like Miracle in Cell No. 7?
If you liked Miracle in Cell No. 7, try Miracle in Cell No. 7, The Shawshank Redemption, Sleepers and Cool Hand Luke.