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Uncle: The Story of a Man

2021Movie2 h 5 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A cathartic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Sent away by his exasperated family to work for the village coffeehouse owner Seyfi in Istanbul, the brave, compassionate, and justice-driven young hero is drawn into the city’s underworld of toughs.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Turkish Cinema
  • Urban Coming-of-Age
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Gritty Realism with Heart
  • Moral Integrity & Justice
  • Intergenerational Bonding
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Nostalgic Istanbul Atmosphere
  • Redemptive Storyline

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Uğur Bayraktar
Written by
Uğur Bayraktar
Produced by
Uğur Bayraktar
Music by
Yıldıray Gürgen

Everyone

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Facts

December 10, 2021 · 2 h 5 min · Drama, Adventure, Romance

Released
December 10, 2021
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Romance
Original language
Turkish
Made in
Türkiye
Box office
$800,000
Available in
51 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Uncle: The Story of a Man?"

Questions about Uncle: The Story of a Man

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Where can I stream Uncle: The Story of a Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Uncle: The Story of a Man from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Uncle: The Story of a Man worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2).

Is there a sequel to Uncle: The Story of a Man?

  1. Uncle: The Story of a Man (2021)
  2. Uncle: The Story of a Man 2 (2025)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Uncle: The Story of a Man 2 (2025).

Is Uncle: The Story of a Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Uncle: The Story of a Man good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Uncle: The Story of a Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Uncle: The Story of a Man in English?

Turkish

No, it was made in Turkish.