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Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997Movie1 h 34 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes82%77%

A slow-burning, romantic drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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What he inherited was a sexual awakening...

Francesco and Marta run a husband-and-wife design company in Rome. When Francesco's aunt dies in Istanbul he travels there to sort out the hamam Turkish steam bath that she left him. He finds a love and warmth in his relatives' Istanbul home that is missing from his life in Italy.

Feels like

  • Cultural Immersion
  • Family Drama
  • Self-Discovery
  • Turkish Bath Culture
  • Intimate Relationships
  • Italian Cinema
  • Emotional Warmth
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Subtle Storytelling

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Ferzan Özpetek
Written by
Aldo Sambrell, Ferzan Özpetek, Stefano Tummolini
Produced by
Marco Risi, Maurizio Tedesco
Music by
Aldo De Scalzi, Pivio

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Facts

May 9, 1997 · 1 h 34 min · Drama

Released
May 9, 1997
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
French, Turkish
Made in
Spain, Italy, Türkiye
Box office
$384,793
Available in
82 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Steam: The Turkish Bath?"

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Where can I stream Steam: The Turkish Bath?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Steam: The Turkish Bath is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 37 other countries.

Is Steam: The Turkish Bath worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%).

Is Steam: The Turkish Bath good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Steam: The Turkish Bath plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Steam: The Turkish Bath in English?

ItalianFrenchTurkish

No, it was made in Italian, with some French and Turkish.