The Windmill (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, The Windmill is a comedy and history film directed by Atıf Yılmaz, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. In the last years of the Ottoman Empire, a poor little Anatolian town named Saripinar is hit by a minor earthquake which has neither destroyed nor left it with many casualties. However, a telegraph sent to the central government exaggerates the situation and mentions that the governor of the town has been severely wounded, making the event a nationwide matter.
Who’s in it. The Windmill stars Şener Şen as Kaymakam Hilmi, Serap Aksoy as Naciye/Nadya, Ali Erkazan as Jandarma Hurşit and Orhan Çağman as Doktor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Windmill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Windmill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Windmill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Windmill (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Windmill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Windmill worth watching?
- The Windmill holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Windmill?
- The Windmill stars Şener Şen, Serap Aksoy, Ali Erkazan, Orhan Çağman and Taner Barlas.
- When was The Windmill released?
- The Windmill was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.