The Split (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1999, The Split is a drama film directed by Canan Gerede, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Sol Jensen, a young Icelandic woman, and Halil Atesh, originally from the countryside in Turkey, meet in Reykjavik and fall passionately in love. Ten years later, Halil becomes an established businessman, while Sol runs a beauty parlor. Their two daughters, Leila and Aysiia, attend a Catholic school despite Halil's Muslim background and much to his grief. The split between him and Sol increases with the growing up of their daughters in a culture that is not his.
Who’s in it. The Split stars Mahir Günsiray as Halil Atesh, Mahir Günşiray, Baltasar Kormákur as Friðrik and Bennu Gerede as Sól Jensen.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Split has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Split page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Split tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Split (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Split change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Split worth watching?
- The Split holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Split?
- The Split stars Mahir Günsiray, Mahir Günşiray, Baltasar Kormákur and Bennu Gerede.
- When was The Split released?
- The Split was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.