Three Monkeys (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2008, Three Monkeys is a thriller and drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. A family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to avoid hardship and responsibilities that would otherwise be impossible to endure, the family chooses to ignore the truth, not to see, hear or talk about it. But does playing “Three Monkeys” invalidate the truth of its existence?

Who’s in it. Three Monkeys stars Yavuz Bingöl as Eyüp, Hatice Aslan as Hacer, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar as Ismail and Ercan Kesal as Servet, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Three Monkeys has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Monkeys page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Monkeys tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three Monkeys (2008)?
In US, Three Monkeys is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three Monkeys worth watching?
Three Monkeys holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Three Monkeys?
Three Monkeys stars Yavuz Bingöl, Hatice Aslan, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Ercan Kesal and Cafer Köse.
When was Three Monkeys released?
Three Monkeys was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.