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The Ottoman Lieutenant

2017·Movie
1h 51min
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

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.
Historical RomanceWorld War I DramaCross-Cultural Love StoryDuty vs. PassionEpic ScopePeriod PieceImpending ConflictMedical Mission BackdropEmotional Journey

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Ottoman Lieutenant

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Where can I stream The Ottoman Lieutenant legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ottoman Lieutenant worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ottoman Lieutenant rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Ottoman Lieutenant?

1 h 51 min

The Ottoman Lieutenant runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ottoman Lieutenant?

Critics23
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ottoman Lieutenant higher (68) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Ottoman Lieutenant a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$413,844

No. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $413,844 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is The Ottoman Lieutenant in?

EnglishTurkish

It was made in English, with some Turkish. Produced in Türkiye, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ottoman Lieutenant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ottoman Lieutenant in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.