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Topkapi

1964Movie1 h 59 minNR

ComedyCrime
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes95%68%

An intriguing, thrilling comedy movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Join us - we'll cut you in on the theft of the century!

Arthur Simon Simpson is a small-time crook biding his time in Greece. One of his potential victims turns out to be a gentleman thief planning to steal the emerald-encrusted dagger of the Mehmed II from Istanbul's Topkapi Museum.

Feels like

  • Heist
  • Comedy
  • Classic
  • Adventure
  • Suspense
  • International
  • 1960s
  • Istanbul
  • Charming Rogues

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Jules Dassin
Written by
Eric Ambler, Monja Danischewsky
Produced by
Jules Dassin
Music by
Manos Hatzidakis

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Facts

September 2, 1964 · 1 h 59 min · NR

Released
September 2, 1964
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Greek, Italian, Turkish, German
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Lighter and Softer, Con Men Hate Guns, Obfuscating Stupidity +9

  • Lighter and Softer
  • Con Men Hate Guns
  • Obfuscating Stupidity
  • Separated by a Common Language
  • The Caper
  • Plucky Comic Relief
  • It's Not Porn, It's Art
  • Lovable Coward
  • Glasses Pull
  • Diabolus ex Machina
  • Through the Ceiling, Stealthily
  • "Mission: Impossible" Cable Drop

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Topkapi?"

Questions about Topkapi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Topkapi?

ScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, Topkapi streams on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Topkapi worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Topkapi okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Topkapi make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Topkapi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Topkapi use?

Lighter and SofterCon Men Hate GunsObfuscating StupiditySeparated by a Common LanguageThe CaperPlucky Comic ReliefIt's Not Porn, It's ArtLovable CowardGlasses PullDiabolus ex MachinaThrough the Ceiling, Stealthily"Mission: Impossible" Cable Dropand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Lighter and Softer, Con Men Hate Guns, and Obfuscating Stupidity.