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The Ottoman Lieutenant

2017Movie1 h 51 min

44
WeakGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, moving romance movie about history and war.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

In a land on the brink of war the most dangerous place to be is in love.

Lillie, a determined American woman, ventures overseas to join Dr. Jude at a remote medical mission in the Ottoman Empire (now Turkey). However, Lillie soon finds herself at odds with Jude and the mission’s founder, Woodruff, when she falls for the titular military man, Ismail, just as the war is about to erupt.

Feels like

  • Historical Romance
  • World War I Drama
  • Cross-Cultural Love Story
  • Duty vs. Passion
  • Epic Scope
  • Period Piece
  • Impending Conflict
  • Medical Mission Backdrop
  • Emotional Journey

Cast

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Directed by
Joseph Ruben
Written by
Jeff Stockwell

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Facts

March 28, 2017 · 1 h 51 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 28, 2017
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Drama, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$413,844
Available in
77 countries

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Where can I stream The Ottoman Lieutenant?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Ottoman Lieutenant from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Ottoman Lieutenant worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 26). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is The Ottoman Lieutenant good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.