Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)
Kernel Score: 86% · 528 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 2011-09-23
Runtime: 163 minutes
Where to watch Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Apple TV
- Buy: Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A group of men lead a search for a victim of a murder to whom a suspect named Kenan and his mentally challenged brother confessed. However, the search is proving more difficult than expected as Kenan is fuzzy as to the body's location. As the group continues looking and the night begins dragging on, its members can't help but chat with each other about everyday life, as the conversations turn more and more serious, revealing their deeper secrets and profound stories.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a slow, contemplative Turkish crime drama following a murder investigation.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Concerns a murder and buried body, but violence is largely off-screen and understated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Muhammet Uzuner as Doktor Cemal
- Yılmaz Erdoğan as Komiser Naci
- Taner Birsel as Savcı Nusret
- Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan as Şoför Arap Ali
- Fırat Tanış as Kenan
- Ercan Kesal as Muhtar
- Erol Eraslan as Murder Victim Yaşar
- Burhan Yıldız as Suspect Ramazan
- Murat Kılıç as Police Officer İzzet
- Şafak Karali as Courthouse Clerk Abidin
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia FAQ
Is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia good?
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 528 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Apple TV.
Is Once Upon a Time in Anatolia OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a slow, contemplative Turkish crime drama following a murder investigation.
What movies are like Once Upon a Time in Anatolia?
If you liked Once Upon a Time in Anatolia, try Winter Sleep, A Bittersweet Life, Vagabond and No Mercy.