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My Grandfather's People

2011Movie2 h 3 min

ComedyFamily
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A feature film that tells the story of the director's grandfather who was forced to leave Crete in the 1920s during the Greek-Turkish population exchange.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Account
  • Forced Migration
  • Family History
  • Emotional Journey
  • Cultural Identity
  • Greek-Turkish Conflict
  • Reflective & Poignant
  • Poetic Storytelling

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Çağan Irmak
Written by
Çağan Irmak
Produced by
Mustafa Oguz, Ekrem Çatay
Music by
Cenk Erdoğan, Bora Ebeoglu, Cengiz Onural

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Facts

November 25, 2011 · 2 h 3 min · Comedy, Family, Drama, History

Released
November 25, 2011
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama, History
Original language
Turkish
Also spoken
Greek
Made in
Greece, Türkiye
Box office
$6 million
Available in
4 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Grandfather's People?"

Questions about My Grandfather's People

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Where can I stream My Grandfather's People?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Grandfather's People from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is My Grandfather's People worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

Is My Grandfather's People okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will My Grandfather's People make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is My Grandfather's People plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is My Grandfather's People in English?

TurkishGreek

No, it was made in Turkish, with some Greek.