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• Miracle in Cell No. 7 (7. Koğuştaki Mucize)

  Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a deeply emotional film about a father's love. The bond between Memo and his daughter Ova touches everyone. But be… Read more →

• Among Family (Aile Arasında)

  Aile Arasında is a comedy the whole family can laugh at together. Fikret stepping into the role of a fake father and the wedding… Read more →

• The European Side (Avrupa Yakası)

  Avrupa Yakası is the kind of comedy everyone can watch together after dinner. Family squabbles, neighbourhood fuss and workplace chaos have… Read more →

• Ayla: The Daughter of War

  Ayla is one of the most moving Turkish films a family can watch together. The father-daughter bond between a soldier and a little girl is… Read more →

• Bergen

  Bergen is a heavy film, and families should know that going in. Its subject is violence against women, and it contains violent scenes. It… Read more →

• The Mountain II (Dağ 2)

  The Mountain II is not a film for family night. There is plenty of war and combat, and the mood stays tense from start to finish. It is too… Read more →

• Wedding Feast 2: Circumcision (Düğün Dernek 2: Sünnet)

  With a circumcision celebration at its centre, the film speaks straight from the middle of family life. The rush, the mishaps, the… Read more →

• The Bandit (Eşkıya)

  A powerful film, but not for everyone. It is a crime thriller whose story passes through the criminal world, so expect some hard moments.… Read more →

• Hababam Class (Hababam Sınıfı)

  One of the rare films three generations can laugh at together. The grown-ups love Hafize Ana, the kids love İnek Şaban. One thing to know… Read more →

• Kardeşim Benim 1 (My Brother)

  Kardeşim Benim is a light drama-comedy the family can watch together. It carries a nice message about brotherhood, responsibility and… Read more →

• Money Trap (Organize İşler Sazan Sarmalı)

  The cast is full of well-loved faces, which gets everyone at home interested; it is no surprise that over 3.5 million people went to see it… Read more →

• Recep İvedik 5

  Recep İvedik films usually have the whole house laughing, but this one isn't for every age either. The character's coarse language and… Read more →

• Dance with the Jackals 5 (Çakallarla Dans 5)

  For a family that likes the series, this is familiar fun. Four friends who are not allowed within a hundred metres of each other is an idea… Read more →

• Music and Dance, the Two of Us (Çalgı Çengi İkimiz)

  The much-loved duo of Ahmet Kural and Murat Cemcir are funny again, and teenagers will most likely enjoy this one. But the story involves… Read more →

• The Stranger in My Pocket (Cebimdeki Yabancı)

  At first the premise looks innocent: friends put their phones on the dinner table. But the secrets that surface are about grown-up matters… Read more →

• D.I.S.C.O.

  A good pick for a light evening with the family. There is spying and action, but the weight is on comedy. Kids may laugh at the bumbling… Read more →

• Grandpa's Plug (Dedemin Fişi)

  There is a big family, a fight over an inheritance and plenty of character comedy; grown-ups will laugh as they recognise their own… Read more →

• Deliha 2

  Zeliha is kind-hearted, a bit wild and always in trouble, and that makes kids and grown-ups laugh alike. The story is about a woman's dream… Read more →

• Sour Apples (Ekşi Elmalar)

  Three sisters and a stern father: a film about family ties, made to be watched together. It has moments that make you smile, but it is not… Read more →

• Is Enes Batur a Dream or Reality? (Enes Batur Hayal mi Gerçek mi?)

  Kids and teens who follow Enes Batur will most likely be drawn to this film. It tells of an excluded child chasing his dream, which is a… Read more →

• 61 Days (İftarlık Gazoz)

  A warm film the whole family, kids and grandparents included, can watch together. Its hero is a boy who has just finished fifth grade, so… Read more →

• Husband Factor: Resurrection (Kocan Kadar Konuş: Diriliş)

  Wedding chaos, meddling families, relatives getting in the way: a subject in which everyone at home will recognise something. The story is… Read more →

• What Happened, Happened (Olanlar Oldu)

  Ata Demirer playing both the son and the mother is an idea that will make kids and grown-ups laugh. The story is about a mother fretting… Read more →

• Recep İvedik 6

  We know kids love the Recep İvedik films. In the sixth one, Recep and Nurullah end up in Kenya instead of Konya, and the laughs come one… Read more →

• My Travel Companion 2 (Yol Arkadaşım 2)

  A light comedy about two friends and their mishaps at work and at home. The subject is not heavy; it is all romance, adventure and things… Read more →

• A Hindu Father (Bir Baba Hindu)

  The subject is the mafia world and a kidnapping, so it is not really suitable for small children. It is a light comedy for older kids and… Read more →

• The Song of Our Village (Bizim Köyün Şarkısı)

  A true family film. It is about friendship, village life and a child's dream. It is made for the whole family; at about 104 minutes… Read more →

• If She Returns, She's Yours (Dönerse Senindir)

  A romantic comedy with no big violence. Mehmet goes through comic attempts to win back his girlfriend, and most of the jokes come from… Read more →

• Second Chance (İkinci Şans)

  A calm film for family viewing. Do not expect heavy violence; the subject is mostly love and the wounds of the past. Grandparents can watch… Read more →

• My Brother 2 (Kardeşim Benim 2)

  It is a road comedy: two brothers, a funeral, a wedding. There is love and adventure too, and it seems to have a light feel. It can be… Read more →

• Kayhan

  The story is simple: someone takes revenge for the nasty things classmates wrote about him in a school yearbook. So the film revolves… Read more →

• Valley of the Wolves: Homeland (Kurtlar Vadisi Vatan)

  This film is not suitable for family viewing. There is war, weapons and heavy violence, and its subject is a grave event, the 15 July coup… Read more →

• Mortal World (Ölümlü Dünya)

  It is an action comedy built around a family, an eight-member one, which is nice. The effort to keep the secret could be fun. Since it is… Read more →

• Lucky Me (Şansımı Seveyim)

  A man known for his bad luck returns to his old neighbourhood and tries to change his fate: a plain, easy-to-follow comedy premise. It… Read more →

• Heavy Romantic (Ağır Romantik)

  A light romantic comedy timed for Valentine's Day. Kerem presents himself as a finance specialist, but his father heads a gang of bag… Read more →

• Let's Hope the President Doesn't Hear About This (Aman Reis Duymasın)

  The series' characters are on holiday with their wives this time, and a chain of comic mishaps follows. Fans of the show will laugh more.… Read more →

• My Mother (Annem)

  A moving film about the bond between a mother and daughter. Young Nazlı is ashamed of her mother, while her mother Ayşe risks everything… Read more →

• My Mother's Wound (Annemin Yarası)

  This is not a film to watch with young children. It deals with the marks of violence suffered during the war and with a dark past, which is… Read more →

• My Stepfather (Cici Babam)

  A light comedy the whole household can sit down to. Three grown siblings do not want their mother to remarry, and the new stepfather keeps… Read more →

• Crazy Love (Deli Aşk)

  A light romantic comedy: a sweet love story and funny mix-ups. No heavy themes are in sight, so it is easy to watch with teenagers and… Read more →

• The Man from Deliorman (Deliormanlı)

  There is boxing, but do not think of it as a family film: a man who has lost his wife, his mother's treatment costs, a mafia-boss manager.… Read more →

• All Because of Love (Her Şey Aşktan)

  The story of a woman who catches her partner with another woman ten days before the wedding. The comedy is light, but the themes of being… Read more →

• Don't Run, Brother (Kaçma Birader)

  A Yozgat family's adventure in Istanbul, with laughs, chasing around and surprises. It looks suitable for watching as a family, and old and… Read more →

• My Name Is Feridun (Benim Adım Feridun)

  It tells the funny night of a man who crashes a wedding and is mistaken for someone else. It is a comedy, but with a touch of drama in its… Read more →

• Yellow Letters (Gelbe Briefe)

  A heavy subject: a family loses its work and its routine overnight, with their 13-year-old daughter caught up in the upheaval. It is not a… Read more →

• Siccin 3: The Crime Is Love (Siccin 3: Cürmü Aşk)

  This is a horror film and is not for watching with children. There are frightening events, paralysis, memory loss and a dark love story… Read more →

• Back Streets (Arka Sokaklar)

  It is a police series, so crime and confrontation scenes can come up; keep an eye out when watching with small children. On the other hand… Read more →

• Behzat Ç.: An Ankara Detective Story (Behzat Ç.: Bir Ankara Polisiyesi)

  This is not a show to watch with children. It is about murder investigations in Ankara and the tone is hard and bleak. Behzat's love for… Read more →

• Forgive Me (Beni Affet)

  A long series on air every day, full of family and love stories. There are forbidden romances, betrayal and inheritance fights, which may… Read more →

• The Pit (Çukur)

  Çukur is a mafia series: blood ties, power struggles and the criminal world are the main subjects, so tension and confrontation are… Read more →

• Galip Derviş

  A detective comedy with a new case every episode: an easy choice for the family. Galip Derviş has lost his wife and is obsessive but smart… Read more →

• Poplar Winds (Kavak Yelleri)

  School, friendship, first love and family problems: a series you can watch together with teenagers. Because the parents' stories are told… Read more →

• Kırgın Çiçekler 1

  It is the story of girls living in an orphanage, about longing for a family, prejudice and standing together. The message is good. But be… Read more →

• Valley of the Wolves: Ambush (Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu)

  Mafia, the deep state and secret operations: this show is not for children. It leans on action and tension, so expect confrontation scenes… Read more →

• Unconscious Love (Şuursuz Aşk)

  This is not a film to watch with children. The story is set in a psychiatric hospital and carries a heavy subject, the torture Yusuf went… Read more →

• World of Lies (Yalan Dünya)

  A comedy about two families living side by side in Cihangir; it won the Golden Butterfly for Best Comedy Series. A structure the whole… Read more →

• Istanbul Tales (Anlat İstanbul)

  Do not watch it with children just because fairy tales are named. This is no cartoon; it touches heavy subjects such as the mafia, drugs… Read more →

• Separation

  This is not a film to watch with children. It has heavy subjects such as the husband's violence and the family's rejection. For teenagers… Read more →

• Once Upon a Time in Çukurova (Bir Zamanlar Çukurova)

  A fitting choice for homes that like love and family drama. The story on the Yaman family's farm can start conversations between mothers… Read more →

• Don't Let the Children Hear (Çocuklar Duymasın)

  If you want an easygoing comedy for the whole family, this is one of the first names that comes to mind. Haluk and Meltem can hardly stand… Read more →

• Life Knowledge (Hayat Bilgisi)

  A suitable pick for family viewing. There is a school setting, student-teacher relationships and gentle humour. Parents and teenagers can… Read more →

• Bride from Istanbul (İstanbullu Gelin)

  Tension between a bride and her mother-in-law is a subject many homes know. Süreyya going to the Boran family as a bride and struggling to… Read more →

• The Sea in My Heart (Kalbimdeki Deniz)

  A mother whose husband has vanished, trying to stay on her feet with two children and her father: it is a story families will find… Read more →

• Valley of the Wolves (Kurtlar Vadisi)

  This is not a series to watch comfortably as a family. The mafia, the gunmen and the secret-service business are not meant for small… Read more →

• Magic Carpet Ride (Organize İşler)

  Organize İşler is a crime comedy, with the underworld and con artistry in the mix, so it may not suit small children. For teenagers and… Read more →

• Promise (Söz)

  Söz is a series about soldiering, war and sacrifice. It begins with a terrorist attack and has mission scenes, so it can be heavy for small… Read more →

• Desperate Housewives (Umutsuz Ev Kadınları)

  This is not a series to watch with children. The secrets behind marriages, the neighbours' world and mature themes are aimed more at… Read more →

• Mother (Anne)

  A very heavy subject: a little girl abused by her mother and stepfather, and a woman who kidnaps her to save her. It is not suitable to… Read more →

• Those in the Back Row (Arka Sıradakiler)

  Arka Sıradakiler is a school series, but it is not for young children. Gang fights, drugs and extortion come up again and again. Watched… Read more →

• Do not worry for me (Benim İçin Üzülme)

  A series about love, family feuds and hurt feelings. The story is heavy; the conflict between the two families runs deep and painful. It… Read more →

• The Affairs of Our House (Bizim Evin Halleri)

  Bizim Evin Halleri is a family series that came on every weekday for many years. Its themes of love, friendship and solidarity suit viewers… Read more →

• Our Story (Bizim Hikaye)

  Bizim Hikaye tells a lovely story of sibling love and sacrifice. But the subject is heavy: the mother has left, the father is an alcoholic… Read more →

• Bodrum Tale (Bodrum Masalı)

  A summer series about teenage romances and family secrets. The Bodrum scenery is lovely and the story starts on a light note. But there are… Read more →

• Fathers Are the Last to Know (En Son Babalar Duyar)

  En Son Babalar Duyar is a true family show. It follows the cheerful, hectic daily life of a mother, a father, three daughters and a son… Read more →

• The Early Bird (Erkenci Kuş)

  Erkenci Kuş is a light romantic comedy. When her parents tell dreamy Sanem to choose between a proper job and an arranged marriage, she… Read more →

• What Is Fatmagül's Crime? (Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?)

  Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne? tackles a very important subject, but it is not a family show. The story is built around an attack on a young woman… Read more →

• Conquest 1453 (Fetih 1453)

  It can be a good pick for a family that loves history, but take care with young children. The subject is a siege and a war, and the battle… Read more →

• Extended Family (Geniş Aile)

  Geniş Aile is a comedy that looks at the everyday life of a big, crowded family with a light touch. Anyone who enjoys comic actors like… Read more →

• Song of Life (Hayat Şarkısı)

  Hayat Şarkısı mixes drama, romance and family stories. Love and family relationships take centre stage, so adults and teenagers will get… Read more →

• Robbery Alla Turca (Hırsız Var!)

  Hırsız Var! is a light crime comedy, and at 100 minutes it doesn't drag. There's the mafia, a gangster and a robbery, but it is all played… Read more →

• Kebab Connection

  A German-language romantic and family comedy set in Hamburg. The rivalry between the kebab-shop uncle and the Greek restaurant across the… Read more →

• The Butterfly's Dream (Kelebeğin Rüyası)

  A film drawn from a true story, about two poet friends and tuberculosis. The subject is sad and heavy. Young children may get bored, and… Read more →

• Mercy (Merhamet)

  The subject is heavy: Narin is a woman who escaped a poor, abusive family. Her past trauma and her family's tragic fate are at the centre… Read more →

• Tell Me About the Black Sea (Sen Anlat Karadeniz)

  This is not an easy pick for the family. At its centre is a woman forced to marry at sixteen and a violent husband. Young children should… Read more →

• Matter of Respect (Şeref Meselesi)

  Şeref Meselesi is not an easy series to watch with the family. It deals with heavy subjects like the mafia, revenge and a father's suicide.… Read more →

• You Can't Handcuff Hope (Umuda Kelepçe Vurulmaz)

  Umuda Kelepçe Vurulmaz follows convicted young people trying to change their lives through the right to study. Its message is a good one… Read more →

• Forbidden Apple (Yasak Elma)

  This series is not suitable for children. It is about cheating, lies and schemes for money. It has funny moments, but betrayal sits at the… Read more →

• The 400 Blows (Les Quatre Cents Coups)

  This isn't a film made for children; it's a film made to understand them. Violence and bad language aren't the issue, but the subject is… Read more →

• I Named Her Feriha (Adını Feriha Koydum)

  Young viewers loved this series, and it's broadly fine for family viewing. But the central idea is a lie: Feriha hides her family's… Read more →

• You Name It (Adını Sen Koy)

  A family series that came on every evening, the kind grandparents at home can happily follow. It's about family ties, sacrifice and the… Read more →

• Acacia Stop (Akasya Durağı)

  Akasya Durağı is a proper family series. It is a warm neighbourhood story revolving around good-hearted Nuri, whom everyone calls "Baba".… Read more →

• Arif V 216

  A colourful comedy with a robot and a time machine, so there's plenty to catch kids' attention. The story is light and fun. But some of the… Read more →

• Love Again (Aşk Yeniden)

  A show the whole household can watch together after dinner. It leans on comedy, and even the family arguments are played for laughs. The… Read more →

• This City Will Follow You (Bu Şehir Arkandan Gelecek)

  This series mixes romance and drama with action, so it is not really one for young children. The tension and action will appeal more to… Read more →

• Bold and Beautiful (Cesur ve Güzel)

  This series isn't suitable for young children. A murder and a revenge plan sit at the heart of the story, so expect tense and at times dark… Read more →

• Strawberry Scent (Çilek Kokusu)

  Çilek Kokusu is a sweet romantic comedy that teenagers and grown-ups can watch together. As the genre suggests, the tone is light rather… Read more →

• Ms. Dila (Dila Hanım)

  Dila Hanım may look like a family drama, but its subject is heavy: a woman who falls for the man who killed her husband, and a bitter feud… Read more →

• Head-On (Gegen die Wand)

  Head-On is a powerful film, but not one to put on for the family. Alcohol, drugs, a suicide attempt, jealousy and violence sit right at the… Read more →

• Fi

  This series isn't suitable for family viewing. Psychological games, a dark past and tangled love affairs sit at the heart of the story.… Read more →

• Güldür Güldür Show

  One of those shows you can put on with the whole family. The sketches come from everyday life, especially in Istanbul; adults laugh as they… Read more →

• Kayıp Şehir

  This is heavy viewing for a family evening. Poverty, discrimination and the violent lives of street children sit right at the centre of the… Read more →

• Cherry Season (Kiraz Mevsimi)

  Kiraz Mevsimi is a colourful romantic comedy you can watch with teenagers. Öykü chasing her dream of becoming a fashion designer is a nice… Read more →

• Cranberry Sherbet (Kızılcık Şerbeti)

  Kızılcık Şerbeti may look like something to watch as a family, but its content is not for every age. Family rows, clashing values and… Read more →

• Miracle Doctor (Mucize Doktor)

  A warm series that works for family viewing. Ali Vefa's story is a good way to talk to children about difference, patience and why… Read more →

• Coming Soon (Pek Yakında)

  Mention a Cem Yılmaz comedy and everyone at home perks up; Pek Yakında is broadly a film the family can watch together. The story of a… Read more →

• Unfaithful (Sadakatsiz)

  This is not a series to watch with the kids. It's about infidelity, family quarrels and a fight to strike back, and the scenes are quite… Read more →

• I'll Tell You a Secret (Sana Bir Sır Vereceğim)

  Five children with extraordinary powers and a group forced to live like a family: a premise sure to catch the interest of kids and teens.… Read more →

• My Magical Mother (Sihirli Annem)

  Sihirli Annem is one of those shows the whole family can laugh at together. When Betüş's magic spills into the daily routine of an ordinary… Read more →

• Sweet Little Liars (Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar)

  This one isn't for young children. It centres on a teenage girl who disappears and is later found to be dead, plus an unknown figure… Read more →

• Farewell (Veda)

  Veda tells Atatürk's life through the eyes of his close friend Salih Bozok. It is a good opportunity to teach children about Atatürk and… Read more →

• Yahşi Charm (Yahşi Cazibe)

  A comedy about a quarrelsome but lovable couple; young and old will laugh. The bickering between Cazibe and Kemal that starts on day one is… Read more →

• My Love My Love (Aşkım Aşkım)

  Aşkım Aşkım is a family comedy set in a restaurant. The rivalry between the cooks in the kitchen can make the children laugh too. It won… Read more →

• If a Man Loves (Erkek Severse)

  Erkek Severse follows a divorced mother trying to rebuild her life. It's about marriage, separation and finding the courage to love again… Read more →

• The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri

  Erşan Kuneri is a funny show, but it's not a family show. The main character produces erotic films, and the story grows out of his attempts… Read more →

• The Prince (Prens)

  Prens is a palace comedy set in an imaginary country. It may have a fairy-tale setting, but I don't think it's meant for small children.… Read more →

• Dream (Rüya)

  Rüya is a love story anyone who knows Cinderella will recognise right away. It's a family and romance drama, not a hard crime story, and it… Read more →

• Fighter (Savaşçı)

  Savaşçı puts values like patriotism, sacrifice and friendship up front, so it's a show the grandparents will likely enjoy. But since it's… Read more →

• Wild Soccer Bunch (Die Wilden Kerle)

  This German film about a football team formed by children aged nine to eleven feels made for watching with kids exactly that age. At 94… Read more →

• Urgent Love Wanted (Acil Aşk Aranıyor)

  A light romantic comedy about two young doctors working at a hospital. As the genre suggests, the focus is on love and banter. Teenagers… Read more →

• Telling Tales (Bana Masal Anlatma)

  A mix of comedy, romance and fairy tale that looks well suited to watching as a family. The story of good-hearted Rıza and fairy-tale… Read more →

• The White Angel (Beyaz Melek)

  Beyaz Melek is a film you can watch as a family, but keep tissues close. It deals with heavy things like cancer treatment, old age and the… Read more →

• If I Were a Cloud (Bir Bulut Olsam)

  This is a heavy drama. Landmines, loss and the oppression of a young woman sit at the centre of the story. Mustafa's sick love can turn… Read more →

• Our Folks (Bizimkiler)

  Bizimkiler is an apartment-building comedy everyone from grandparents to grandchildren can watch together. No violence, clean language, and… Read more →

• Collision (Çarpışma)

  Collision is an action and thriller series that starts with a traffic accident. Given the genre, expect tense and harsh scenes, along with… Read more →

• Cars of the Revolution (Devrim Arabaları)

  Cars of the Revolution is a film the family can watch together, about respect for hard work and determination. Its subject is labour, not… Read more →

• Full Moon (Dolunay)

  Dolunay is a light series in the romantic comedy mould. Nazlı's dream of cooking for a living can also show children the value of hard work… Read more →

• Fazilet Hanım and Her Daughters (Fazilet Hanım ve Kızları)

  Fazilet Hanım ve Kızları is a family series mothers and daughters can watch together. An ambitious mother chasing her dreams through her… Read more →

• War of the Roses (Güllerin Savaşı)

  War of the Roses looks like a love-and-family drama, but it carries heavy themes. There is a dark past in which a sister tried to strangle… Read more →

• I Saw the Sun (Güneşi Gördüm)

  I Saw the Sun is a heavy film. It deals with armed conflict, a village abandoned under force, poverty and a family torn apart. It is not… Read more →

• Daughters of the Sun (Güneşin Kızları)

  The story of a mother and her three daughters is a good fit for family viewing. The decisions Güneş makes for her girls' future will feel… Read more →

• Pains of Autumn (Güz Sancısı)

  This is not a light pick for a family evening. The subject is heavy: the 1955 attacks aimed at non-Muslims, with political tension seeping… Read more →

• Woman (Kadın)

  Woman is a very emotional series about a mother fighting for her two children. There is loss, loneliness and psychological tension, which… Read more →

• Red Room (Kırmızı Oda)

  Kırmızı Oda is not a show to watch with children. Each episode deals with patients' trauma, grief and mental health struggles, and some… Read more →

• Salvation Last Stop (Kurtuluş Son Durak)

  Kurtuluş Son Durak has funny moments but tells a heavy story about violence against women. A mother and her daughter both suffer abuse, and… Read more →

• Tulip Era (Lale Devri)

  Lale Devri is the kind of drama that can become a weekly family habit for a long time. Episodes run about 90 minutes, which is long for… Read more →

• Maral

  Maral is a show the whole household can watch without worry. It is built on a warm, everyday romance, with no heavy violence or harsh… Read more →

• Menekşe and Halil (Menekşe ile Halil)

  Menekşe ile Halil is a romance you can watch as a family; heavy violence and coarse language are not its focus. But at its core is a young… Read more →

• No: 309

  No 309 is mostly a fun, colourful romantic comedy. There is no rough violence, and the family squabbles and misunderstandings raise a… Read more →

• Seddulbahir 32 Hours (Seddülbahir 32 Saat)

  Seddülbahir 32 Saat is a history series you can watch with young people curious about Gallipoli. But this is a war story; scenes of combat… Read more →

• Sweet Revenge (Tatlı İntikam)

  A light romantic comedy that keeps you smiling. It is built on love and banter, so don't expect heavy drama. Teenagers and adults can watch… Read more →

• Whisper If I Forget (Unutursam Fısılda)

  Unutursam Fısılda is a film teenagers and older relatives can watch together. The story revolves around two sisters and their songs, so it… Read more →

• Forbidden Love (Aşk-ı Memnu)

  Let me say it up front: this series is not for children. At its centre is a married woman's secret relationship with her husband's nephew… Read more →

• I Will Never Give Up (Asla Vazgeçmem)

  Asla Vazgeçmem is an emotionally intense love story. Nur's story, coming to Istanbul after losing her father, speaks to teens and adults.… Read more →

• Father Dearest (Baba Candır)

  Baba Candır, as the title suggests, is a family series through and through. The story of Salih, a yufka maker trying to be both mother and… Read more →

• My Father and His Family (Babam ve Ailesi)

  Babam ve Ailesi is about a father's second family, hidden for years, coming to light. The subject is heavy for children: betrayal, secrets… Read more →

• Mr. Wrong (Bay Yanlış)

  Mr. Wrong is a light romantic comedy built around love and relationships. As the genre suggests, the focus is on two neighbours' banter and… Read more →

• My Mother Is an Angel (Benim Annem Bir Melek)

  A proper family comedy. A big family sharing one apartment building, a cranky but loving mother-in-law, endless comic squabbles... There… Read more →

• The Endless Song (Bitmeyen Şarkı)

  Bitmeyen Şarkı is not a series to watch with children. It deals with heavy subjects such as childhood trauma, a girl who becomes a mother… Read more →

• Heart Mountain (Gönül Dağı)

  Gönül Dağı is one of those shows that can easily gather the whole family around the screen. At its heart are three cousins trying to build… Read more →

• Lovelorn (Gönül Yarası)

  Lovelorn is an emotional, beautiful film, but not one to watch with young children. The story involves the nightclub world and a woman… Read more →

• Watchtower (Gözetleme Kulesi)

  This film is for adults. The story is heavy, both characters wrestle with guilt, and the film tells it through quiet, slow scenes. Children… Read more →

• Istanbul Beneath My Wings (İstanbul Kanatlarımın Altında)

  An interesting pick for families who want a historical adventure. The idea of flying from the Galata Tower on wings grabs children's… Read more →

• Lemon Tree (Limon Ağacı)

  Limon Ağacı is a light romantic comedy that gets its laughs from two families at each other's throats. The story of small-town Peri and… Read more →

• Meryem

  Meryem is a romance and drama series; it starts with an accident and is built around conscience and revenge. Expect tense and sad scenes… Read more →

• Remake

  Remake is a war drama with a heavy subject: a father's and a son's youth unfold inside two separate wars, one of them the siege of… Read more →

• The Exam (Sınav)

  Sınav is a film to watch with teenagers who are going through exam stress themselves. It gives plenty of chances to laugh and shows clearly… Read more →

• Organization (Teşkilat)

  Teşkilat is a spy series built on sacrifice and love of country, but the story opens with a terrorist attack, so expect action and fight… Read more →

• Vizontele

  Vizontele is a good family pick, with one small warning. Townsfolk struggling to get a television working, comic mishaps and lovable… Read more →

• Judgment (Yargı)

  A much-loved series, but not one to watch with young children. Murder, crime and psychological tension sit at the heart of the story, and… Read more →

• Hüsnü the Troublemaker (Yedi Bela Hüsnü)

  In many homes, Kemal Sunal films are the ones three generations can laugh at together, and Yedi Bela Hüsnü is a short, light neighbourhood… Read more →

• 7 Numara (Yedi Numara)

  A show the whole family can watch comfortably. As a youth comedy made for TRT, its humour is clean, so do not expect heavy scenes. It… Read more →

• Zenne

  Zenne Dancer is a heavy drama inspired by a real murder; it's not a film to watch with children. It deals with difficult subjects such as… Read more →

• The Yard (Avlu)

  This series is not for children. It is set in a prison and deals with heavy subjects like domestic violence, addiction and the oppression… Read more →

• Behzat Ç. Ankara Is Burning (Behzat Ç. Ankara Yanıyor)

  This is a story of murder and an assassination plot, and with its police-thriller tension and hard edge it is not one for children. It… Read more →

• Five Brothers (Beş Kardeş)

  A nice pick if you're after a warm family comedy. Sait, who lost his parents in an earthquake, becoming both mother and father to his four… Read more →

• Drawers (Çekmeceler)

  This is not a film for family viewing. It was released with an 18 age rating, and its subject is sexuality, childhood trauma and the… Read more →

• The Raindrop (Güle Güle)

  Güle Güle is a lovely film to watch with the grandparents. It is a warm story about friendship, loyalty and love; it makes you laugh in… Read more →

• Killing the Shadows (Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü?)

  It could be fun for children who already know Hacivat and Karagöz. The pair's banter is funny and the story moves like a historical tale.… Read more →

• The Protector (Hakan: Muhafız)

  A superhero series you can watch with your teenagers, and it is set in Istanbul, which will grab their interest. But since it is an action… Read more →

• Boundless Love (Hudutsuz Sevda)

  Built on a blood feud and revenge, this series is not suitable for young children. Violence and crime sit at the heart of the story. The… Read more →

• The Day My Destiny Was Written (Kaderimin Yazıldığı Gün)

  A fine pick for adults who enjoy love stories and family drama. But the subject is hard to explain to children: surrogacy, IVF and a love… Read more →

• Brother's Share (Kardeş Payı)

  The kind of comedy you put on as a family after dinner. The adventures of plumber siblings chasing an engine that runs on boron or water… Read more →

• Red Buds (Kızıl Goncalar)

  Kızıl Goncalar is a drama with heavy themes and a strong political edge. Faith, lifestyle and conflicts within families are treated… Read more →

• Bliss (Mutluluk)

  Mutluluk is not a film to watch with children. It is about a young woman sentenced to death by her own family, a very heavy theme of custom… Read more →

• Neuilly sa mère!

  A light French comedy of about 90 minutes. A teenager trying to fit into a completely different world may feel familiar to kids in their… Read more →

• Orpheus (Orphée)

  A black-and-white, French-language and rather dreamlike film. Its subject is death and loss, and a café brawl and fatal accidents are part… Read more →

• The Ottoman Republic (Osmanlı Cumhuriyeti)

  Families who like Ata Demirer may find it a fun choice. A sultan's story set in palaces will catch children's interest too. But most of the… Read more →

• The Eighties (Seksenler)

  Seksenler is one of the easiest series to watch as a family. It is a warm sitcom on TRT 1 about neighbourhood life. Grown-ups remember… Read more →

• Sila

  A widely watched and well-loved series, but its subject is not light. A young woman forced into a marriage she does not want, family… Read more →

• Price of Passion (Siyah Beyaz Aşk)

  This is not a series for young children. It deals with heavy material: the criminal underworld, dirty money and a woman falling into the… Read more →

• Distant City (Uzak Şehir)

  This series is not for young children. The story opens with a funeral, rests on a mother's fear of losing her child, and the world of crime… Read more →

• Yahsi Bati - The Ottoman Cowboys

  Yahşi Batı is a cowboy parody whose Cem Yılmaz jokes get laughs from adults and teenagers alike. The train robbery, the small-town scrapes… Read more →

• Sea of Green (Yeşil Deniz)

  Yeşil Deniz is a series you can comfortably put on with the whole family. It leans on humour, mixes romantic comedy with drama and never… Read more →

• Rich Girl, Poor Boy (Zengin Kız Fakir Oğlan)

  This is proper family viewing. The romance between Biricik, the rich girl, and kind-hearted Nurhan is sweet and funny. It's a family comedy… Read more →

• Arabesque (Arabesk)

  Arabesk is an over-the-top, absurd comedy. Şener Şen and Müjde Ar's doomed love story is funny and sometimes surprising. But most of the… Read more →

• A Small September Affair (Bi Küçük Eylül Meselesi)

  Bi Küçük Eylül Meselesi is a gentle love story that teens and grown-ups can watch together. It is about a young woman trying to recover a… Read more →

• Fighting Killer

  This is not one to watch with children. The story opens with a man's wife and child being killed and his farm set on fire, and everything… Read more →

• Wedding Feast (Düğün Dernek)

  A comedy you can happily laugh through with the family. The frantic father trying to pull a village wedding together in ten days keeps… Read more →

• Topsy-Turvy World (Düttürü Dünya)

  Families who see Kemal Sunal's name and expect laughs may be surprised; this is mostly a drama. It is about poverty, the fear of losing… Read more →

• Missing (Eksik)

  This is not a film to sit down and laugh at with the family. It deals with heavy themes like the coup, separation, anger and years of… Read more →

• Fadime

  A nice choice for anyone who wants to watch old Turkish films with their children. It is a comedy-melodrama, built mostly on… Read more →

• G.O.R.A.

  G.O.R.A. is one of those films the whole household can laugh at together. Carpet seller Arif being abducted by aliens and hunting for a way… Read more →

• Gülcemal

  Gülcemal is not a good pick for family viewing, especially with children. The lead is portrayed as a dark, ruthless man, and the story is… Read more →

• This Is My Style (İşte Benim Stilim)

  A colourful show for young people and mothers who love fashion. But you need to be careful when watching with children. In 2015 the… Read more →

• Paper (Kağıt)

  Kağıt is a comedy-drama; it has moments that make you smile, but its subject is serious. It shows a young man's dream running into a wall… Read more →

• In Darkness (Karanlıktakiler)

  Karanlıktakiler is not a film for family viewing, least of all with children. It is about the suffocating bond between a paranoid… Read more →

• My Brothers (Kardeşlerim)

  Four siblings who lose their parents and stand by each other is a lovely message to talk about as a family. Teenagers will enjoy the… Read more →

• Husband Factor (Kocan Kadar Konuş)

  A light, colourful romantic comedy. Efsun's İzmir family, trying to get her ready for marriage, are very funny. Teenagers and adults can… Read more →

• Saladin, the Conqueror of Jerusalem (Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi)

  Kudüs Fatihi Selahaddin Eyyubi is a chance to talk about history together as a family. Since the subject is the fight against the… Read more →

• Breath (Nefes: Vatan Sağolsun)

  This film is not for young children. It deals with war, soldiers' suffering and loss, and there may be heavy, shocking scenes. For families… Read more →

• Personality (Şahsiyet)

  Şahsiyet is not a series to watch with children. It is about an elderly man who decides to eliminate, one by one, people who escaped… Read more →

• Love Is in the Air (Sen Çal Kapımı)

  Sen Çal Kapımı is a romantic comedy you can easily put on at home with teenagers. The story is built on love, banter and stubbornness… Read more →

• Your Story (Senin Hikayen)

  A warm film about family values, marriage and having children. Drama and comedy are well balanced, with moments that make you laugh… Read more →

• Supermen

  Superheroes, a time machine and jokes may well appeal to children. There are adventure scenes, but overall the film keeps a comic mood. The… Read more →

• Vavien

  This is not a film to watch with children. It is built around an unhappy marriage, debts, nightclubs and an affair outside marriage. There… Read more →

• Vizontele Tuuba

  If you loved the first Vizontele, the familiar faces will make you laugh again. But this one is more emotional and a little heavier. Themes… Read more →

• Kingfisher (Yalı Çapkını)

  Yalı Çapkını is a family drama that grown-ups and teens can follow together, but it is not really suited to young children. The story is… Read more →

• Scorpion's Nest (Akrep Yuvası)

  An old Cüneyt Arkın film that grown-ups will enjoy. But there are gun scenes, a shooting and fighting, so it is not suitable for young… Read more →

• Barbarossa

  As a historical adventure it works for family viewing, with brotherhood and courage at the fore. But the battles and clashes may feel rough… Read more →

• I Missed You Too (Ben de Özledim)

  Its absurd humour will feel very familiar to anyone who loved Leyla ile Mecnun. Teenagers and parents who know Erdal Bakkal and the other… Read more →

• My Sweet Lie (Benim Tatlı Yalanım)

  It's the story of a father and his little girl, so it's a warm series the whole household can watch. The lies Nejat tells so that Kayra… Read more →

• Dance with the Jackals 3 (Çakallarla Dans 3: Sıfır Sıkıntı)

  There is a sweet friendship story here, and the goal is to help a family. But the heroes are ex-convicts out on parole who turn to scheming… Read more →

• Cemil

  Cemil is a crime-action film with a heavy subject: a young girl's body on the beach, a drug ring and a gunfight. An honest policeman… Read more →

• Lightning Struck the House (Eve Düşen Yıldırım)

  Eve Düşen Yıldırım is a romantic drama built on love and jealousy inside a family. The story of a young woman who loses her father and… Read more →

• Eyyvah Eyvah 2 (Eyvah Eyvah 2)

  Ata Demirer's warm small-town humour is the kind grandparents and kids can laugh at together. Most of the comedy comes from mix-ups: the… Read more →

• Eyes Like the Black Sea (Gözleri KaraDeniz)

  A drama the family can watch together, though a bit heavy for young children. There's a young man who loses the woman he believed was his… Read more →

• The Chaos Class in the Military (Hababam Sınıfı Askerde)

  The Hababam name alone invites family viewing, and this film mostly lives up to that. The humour comes from the mischievous pupils trying… Read more →

• Perfidious Byzantium (Kahpe Bizans)

  Kahpe Bizans can be a pick for laughing together as a family, with a few warnings. A dark idea like the emperor ordering every newborn… Read more →

• Blood Money (Kanlı Para)

  A film about robbery, gangs and crime, as hard-edged as its title. Fatherhood and the effort to build an honest life carry a nice message… Read more →

• Trouble on Wheels (Kara Bela)

  A road comedy the whole family can watch comfortably. What happens to Kudret, who has always lived by the rules, once his routine falls… Read more →

• The Cut

  The Cut is not a film to put on casually with the family. Its subject is the Armenians being driven from their homes in 1915 and a father… Read more →

• Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (Kurtlar Vadisi Irak)

  This is not one for family viewing. There are war scenes, harsh violence and heavy themes such as a soldier's suicide; it is too much for… Read more →

• Money Heist (La Casa De Papel)

  This series is not for young children. As a heist and crime story, expect tense and rough moments. Older teens watching with their parents… Read more →

• Innocence (Masumiyet)

  Masumiyet isn't a family-room show, at least not with young children. It deals with a heavy subject, a 19-year-old falling for her father's… Read more →

• Memoirs of a French Whore (La Dérobade)

  This is definitely not a family film. It's about a young woman forced into prostitution by the man she has fallen for, and it involves… Read more →

• Romantic Comedy 2: Farewell to Bachelorhood (Romantik Komedi 2: Bekarlığa Veda)

  A light, colourful romantic comedy and a pleasant evening film for teens and adults. But because of themes like a bachelor party, jealousy… Read more →

• Mrs. Salkım's Diamonds (Salkım Hanımın Taneleri)

  A film with a heavy and important subject. It tells of painful events such as the Capital Tax and the deportations, which makes it a good… Read more →

• Signora Enrica (Sinyora Enrica ile İtalyan Olmak)

  A calm, warm film the family can watch together. The friendship between a woman living alone and a young student is told nicely; it is full… Read more →

• The Water Diviner

  It is a war film, but at heart it is about a father searching for his sons, so its emotional side is very strong. Because it deals with… Read more →

• Sons of Soil (Toprağın Çocukları)

  You can watch this with children, but take care with the little ones. The story opens with an attack on a camp, and heavy moments like a… Read more →

• Keep Your Word (Tut Sözünü)

  It handles death and the afterlife in a light, playful way; even so, the idea of ghosts and Purgatory may confuse young children or spook… Read more →

• Family (Aile)

  It is called Family, but this is not a series to watch with the family. The subject is a crime clan, a nightclub and the underworld, so… Read more →

• Betrayal (Aldatmak)

  The title and the subject say it plainly: betrayal in a marriage and a family shaken to its core. This is not a series to watch with… Read more →

• Berdel

  Berdel is a heavy film and not suitable for children. A fifteen-year-old girl sent as a bride to an old, sick man and a mother crushed… Read more →

• Shattered Soul (Beyza'nın Kadınları)

  This is not a film to sit down and watch with the family. The story is about a serial killer and severed legs found around the city, which… Read more →

• The Ignorant Fairies (Le fate ignoranti)

  The Ignorant Fairies is not a film to watch with children. The subject is heavy: a woman loses her husband in an accident and then learns… Read more →

• These Are Very Nice Moves (Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar)

  Because it's a sketch show, you can watch it in short pieces, which makes life easy for a family. The humour is lively and built on acting… Read more →

• Who Breaks... Pays (Domatesler Silahlar)

  It is remembered as a light-hearted comedy, and having been shot entirely in Istanbul makes it intriguing. But it is a 1975 film made in… Read more →

• Don't Let Go of My Hand (Elimi Bırakma)

  This is the kind of show you put on as a family on a Sunday evening on TRT 1. It is built around family ties, a fight over an inheritance… Read more →

• Elkızı

  Elkızı is not a show for family viewing. There's a mother's suicide, a father's humiliation, violence, a fire and heavy confessions. The… Read more →

• On Board (Gemide)

  This film is not suitable for children at all. The story is about sailors carrying a woman off to their ship by force, and the violence… Read more →

• Counterfeiter (Kalpazan)

  Kalpazan is a crime series about two brothers at odds with the law and a family on the edge of falling apart. That makes it a poor fit for… Read more →

• Kefaret

  Kefaret is a heavy drama about a woman who loses everything and fights to win it back. With its story of loss and pain, it isn't suitable… Read more →

• Kızım Nerede?

  Kızım Nerede is a crime series about a family searching for their missing daughter. The subject is heavy enough to put parents on edge… Read more →

• My Daughter (Kızım)

  Kızım can be watched as a family; the story of a little girl and her father will draw children in too. But it carries heavy emotions: a… Read more →

• The Perfect Tenant (Kusursuz Kiracı)

  Kusursuz Kiracı has comedy, but it also involves arson and a mystery. The strange things a young woman senses in the building she has just… Read more →

• The Pomegranate (Nar)

  This is not a film to sit down and watch with the children or the grandparents. It deals with heavy subjects such as seeking justice, trust… Read more →

• The Princess's Sleep (Prensesin Uykusu)

  A warm, fairy-tale film full of colourful neighbours. The residents of a building joining hands for a child sends a lovely message when you… Read more →

• Ratings Hamdi (Reyting Hamdi)

  A sketch comedy built on characters. Children may find over-the-top figures like Gazman funny. But part of the humour rests on crude jokes… Read more →

• Memories of the Wind (Rüzgarın Hatıraları)

  This film is not for young children. The subject is heavy: the war years, and a man who is hunted over a tax he cannot pay and has to go… Read more →

• Clumsy Shakir (Sakar Şakir)

  It's a Kemal Sunal film, so it's a pleasure to watch with grandparents. The humour is mostly about clumsiness and chases, and children can… Read more →

• The Code of Sümela: Temel (Sümela'nın Şifresi: Temel)

  Temel's treasure-hunting adventure is a light option for families who want a laugh together. There is a naive but good-hearted hero, a love… Read more →

• Foster Siblings (Süt Kardeşler)

  Süt Kardeşler is a film three generations can laugh at together. Even children who don't know Kemal Sunal warm to it quickly. At around… Read more →

• Are We OK? (Tamam mıyız?)

  This film takes on heavy subjects: a young man whose disability leaves him dependent on his mother, the fear of being a burden, a breakup… Read more →

• Sweet Talker (Tatlı Dillim)

  Tatlı Dillim is a film three generations can watch together. It has a romantic-comedy feel, and the laughs come mostly from stubbornness… Read more →

• Three Sisters (Üç Kız Kardeş)

  Üç Kız Kardeş is a drama about family ties and sisterhood, so it's easy to watch with grandparents. It may be a bit heavy for young… Read more →

• Egg (Yumurta)

  Egg is a calm, slow-paced film. It follows a man going back to his hometown to bury his mother, with grown-up themes such as grief and… Read more →

• A.B.I.

  A.B.İ. may stand for Aile Bir İmtihandır, family is a trial, but it is not a series to watch with children. There is an attempted murder… Read more →

• A.R.O.G

  A.R.O.G is a fun pick for families who like Cem Yılmaz. Cavemen, dinosaurs and prehistoric birds will catch children's interest. Some of… Read more →

• Anatolian Eagles (Anadolu Kartalları)

  Anadolu Kartalları is the story of five young officers who dream of becoming pilots. Because it is built on friendship, rivalry and hard… Read more →

• My Friend Max (Arkadaşım Max)

  Arkadaşım Max is, as the title suggests, an easy film to watch with children. A clever dog setting out to rescue his owner is a story even… Read more →

• Firebirds (Ateş Kuşları)

  Ateş Kuşları tells of street children fighting to survive. Drugs, violence and hunger are part of its world, so it is heavy viewing with… Read more →

• Beyond the Clouds (Al di là delle nuvole)

  Beyond the Clouds is not a film to watch with children. It tells four separate love stories and deals with adult subjects such as passion… Read more →

• Oh Dear, Oh Dear! (Eyyvah Eyvah)

  Eyyvah Eyvah is a warm comedy you can comfortably watch with the whole family. Hüseyin's love of the clarinet, his quiet life with his… Read more →

• For a Moment Freedom (Pour un instant, la liberté)

  This film deals with a heavy subject: people forced to flee their countries and a wait that seems to have no end. There are moments that… Read more →

• Heart Thief (Gönül Hırsızı)

  Gönül Hırsızı is a nice choice for watching with grandparents who love old Turkish films. At 74 minutes it is short and easy-going. It has… Read more →

• Hababam Class Failed the Class (Hababam Sınıfı Sınıfta Kaldı)

  One of those films three generations can laugh at in the same room. The humour comes from school mischief and the back-and-forth between… Read more →

• Steam: The Turkish Bath (Hamam)

  Hamam is a film for adults. A failing marriage, infidelity and Francesco's attraction to a young man are at the heart of the story. That… Read more →

• Harem Soiree (Harem Suare)

  Because it is a period film set in a palace, it may look like family viewing at first glance, but it is not one for children. The subject… Read more →

• On Yilda Bir: Insaat 2

  İnşaat 2 is a comedy, but it is about dead bodies, a buried secret and two men just out of prison. It is not suitable for watching with… Read more →

• Heart Wound (Kalp Yarası)

  Kalp Yarası is a romance and drama series of the kind families watch together in the evening. Revenge and jealousy between families are at… Read more →

• Little Bride (Küçük Gelin)

  An emotionally heavy series about child brides. Not suitable for young children; the forced marriage and the pressure inside the family may… Read more →

• La Carapate

  La Carapate is a light burlesque comedy built around a chase. Its physical humour can make viewers of any age laugh. But the story is about… Read more →

• Intoxicated by Love

  A story built on friendship and love rather than conflict, so it looks fine for teenagers and adults. The subject is spiritual and… Read more →

• Deadfoot (Ölürayak)

  An emotionally heavy drama about death and loss. This is not one to watch with children; both the subject and the feelings are too intense… Read more →

• Prison Break

  Prison Break is gripping, but families should take care. Prison life, the criminal world and violence sit at the centre of the story. It… Read more →

• Just You (Sadece Sen)

  Sadece Sen is an emotional love story. The boxing scenes and the opening image of a bloodied man may frighten young children. The subject… Read more →

• The Herd (Sürü)

  Sürü is an important film, but it is not one to watch with children. It deals with a blood feud, poverty and a family coming apart, and the… Read more →

• The Three Superboys Strike Again (Üç Kağıtçılar)

  A light comedy-adventure; older family members will enjoy seeing Cüneyt Arkın. Still, be aware: the heroes are out to steal money, and… Read more →

• Travelers of Hope (Umut Yolcuları)

  Umut Yolcuları is about children, but it was not made for them. The crime and action scenes and the subject matter may be too heavy for… Read more →

• Vanilla and Chocolate (Vaniglia e cioccolato)

  An adult film about neglect, infidelity and separation in a marriage. A father left alone with three children after the mother leaves, and… Read more →

• My Lying Love (Yalancı Yarim)

  As a romantic comedy it is generally easy to watch with the family. The focus is on the bickering between the rich girl and the driver and… Read more →

• I Won't Mention His Name (Adını Anmayacağım)

  This is an old family drama of the kind grandparents will enjoy. A mother's struggle to be reunited with her daughter is very moving. But… Read more →

• Oh, Where? (Ah Nerede)

  Ah Nerede is an old Yeşilçam comedy, and grandparents may well enjoy it as a fond memory. But a note for family viewing: one brother is… Read more →

• Love 101 (Aşk 101)

  A good series to watch with high-school-age kids. It has nice messages about friendship, first love and the courage to be yourself. Comedy… Read more →

• Love Is Red (Aşk Kırmızı)

  This one is not for children. At its heart are betrayal, jealousy in a marriage and the question of whether a woman could share her husband… Read more →

• Bahar

  Bahar is a show parents can put on without worry. There is a hospital setting and a serious illness, but the tone is mostly hopeful and… Read more →

• My World (Benim Dünyam)

  A moving, hopeful film. It tells of a young girl who can neither see nor hear and whose life begins to change thanks to a teacher who… Read more →

• Byzantine Games (Bizans Oyunları)

  With its colourful costumes and absurd mood, Bizans Oyunları may look like fun for children, but be careful. Character names and some jokes… Read more →

• The Spell (Büyü)

  This is a horror film and it is not right for children. It deals with heavy, frightening material: a curse, evil jinn and girls killed and… Read more →

• Market (Çarşı Pazar)

  A kind-hearted bath attendant trying to save his bathhouse, an ambitious developer and shopkeepers who pull together: a simple story you… Read more →

• Tropic (Dönence)

  Dönence is a romantic youth series you can watch with your teenagers. A sister with special needs and a young man with Asperger's syndrome… Read more →

• The Trial (Duruşma)

  Duruşma is a neighbourhood comedy, but its subject calls for care when watching with family. The story revolves around the virginity of a… Read more →

• Fantômas

  A fun old film to watch as a family. The commissaire played by Louis de Funès, earnest but always outwitted, will make both children and… Read more →

• The Spring That Never Came (Gelmeyen Bahar)

  Gelmeyen Bahar deals with very heavy subjects such as violence against women and honour killings. It is not suitable for watching with… Read more →

• Let's Hope So (Hadi İnşallah)

  A light, cheerful romantic comedy. A young woman who eats her way through a break-up and goes job-hunting because her family keeps nudging… Read more →

• Government Woman 2 (Hükümet Kadın 2)

  A small-town comedy led by Demet Akbağ and full of colourful characters. It revolves around an election, the town hall and fights over… Read more →

• The Voice Inside Me (Içimdeki Ses)

  İçimdeki Ses is a light comedy the family can watch together. A clumsy writer, a rich and beautiful woman, a mother and her circle of… Read more →

• Relationship Status: Complicated (İlişki Durumu Karışık)

  As a romantic comedy, this is a series you can put on at home without much worry. It is about love, jealousy and misunderstandings… Read more →

• Construction (İnşaat)

  İnşaat is funny, but it is not a film for children. The story revolves around murders and bodies buried in secret, and the mafia is… Read more →

• From Maraş (Maraşlı)

  Maraşlı is an action-heavy series. A girl being shot and constant danger sit at the heart of the story, and a father's grief is heavy… Read more →

• So Be It (Öyle Olsun)

  A comedy built around a newspaper, a lawsuit and a romance; by its subject it speaks more to teenagers and adults than to children. The… Read more →

• Hidden Faces (Saklı Yüzler)

  Saklı Yüzler tells an important story, but think carefully before watching it with family. It deals with very heavy themes: an honour… Read more →

• Love, My Brother (Sev Kardeşim)

  Sev Kardeşim is a Yeşilçam film that everyone from grandparents to grandchildren can watch together. The romance between a factory girl who… Read more →

• The Syrian Bride (La Fiancée syrienne)

  A family-centred film that mixes drama and comedy. Its subject is a wedding, but it is less a happy celebration than a story of parting… Read more →

• Yousof va Zolaykha

  Drawing on the story of Joseph from the holy scriptures, this film is a nice choice to watch with the grandparents. It carries worthwhile… Read more →

• Zubuk

  Mention a Kemal Sunal film and the whole family gathers, but Zübük is a bit different. It is political satire, with bribery, flattery… Read more →

• Nausea (Bulantı)

  This is not a film for family viewing. The main character's wife and little daughter die in a traffic accident, and he barely seems to… Read more →

• Busra

  Its name may come from a humour character, but Büşra is not a comedy; it is a painful drama. It tells the stories of four lonely people and… Read more →

• Cool School Camp (Çılgın Dersane Kampta)

  A tutoring school escaping exam stress at a camp, sweet crushes and plenty of mix-ups: the subject sits very close to kids in middle and… Read more →

• The Mountain (Dağ)

  The survival story of two soldiers who are the only ones to come through an ambush. It is a war film with combat and death, so it is not… Read more →

• Between the World and Us (Dünyayla Benim Aramda)

  A romantic series built around a love game. Trust, jealousy, relationship games and tests sit at the centre of the story. It is not for… Read more →

• Breadwinner (Ekmek Teknesi)

  A proper at-home series that parents, children and grandparents can watch together. Comedy and drama go hand in hand, but what stands out… Read more →

• Don't Fear Life (Hayattan Korkma)

  A warm story of friendship the whole family can watch. Three friends working together to raise money for a sick child's operation is a… Read more →

• Two Young Girls (İki Genç Kız)

  This is not a film to watch with children. The subject is heavy: loneliness, family resentments, money troubles and the closeness between… Read more →

• A Woman Is a Woman (Une femme est une femme)

  Don't mistake this for a children's film just because it is colourful and full of music. Angela is a striptease dancer, and the story… Read more →

• Kızılırmak

  An old black-and-white village film, so children may find it slow at first. But the story is simple and clear: two young people in love… Read more →

• The Little Apocalypse (Küçük Kıyamet)

  This is not one to watch with children. It is a psychological thriller and horror film dealing with the fear of earthquakes and the trauma… Read more →

• Valley of the Wolves: Palestine (Kurtlar Vadisi Filistin)

  This is not one to sit down and watch as a family. There is a lot of violence and the scenes are harsh, with villages destroyed and… Read more →

• North Star First Love (Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk)

  A family series set in a village, where even the quarrels make you laugh. Kuzey's return with his three daughters and his feud with Yıldız… Read more →

• Meryem

  This is not a film to sit back and watch with the whole family. The subject is heavy: a young bride, married off without much say, is left… Read more →

• The Miracle (Mucize)

  A good film to watch as a family. A teacher stands up for village children longing for school, and the story of a boy shunned for his… Read more →

• Boss Wants a Happy Ending (Patron Mutlu Son İstiyor)

  A light romantic comedy about love and jealousy, set in a hotel in Cappadocia. Tolga Çevik playing both the screenwriter Sinan and the boss… Read more →

• Peau d'Âne

  A colourful fairy-tale film with songs, a princess, a fairy and castles. Children may love the visuals and the music. But a word of… Read more →

• Shabanoglu Shaban (Şabanoğlu Şaban)

  A classic families have watched together for generations. Kemal Sunal's clumsiness makes even young children laugh. There is a pistol, a… Read more →

• Last Summer (Son Yaz)

  Son Yaz is a crime drama about organised crime, a bargain over testimony and a young man placed under protection. That makes it unsuitable… Read more →

• Little Big Heart (Taçsız Prenses)

  A little girl meets the hard side of life when her mother falls ill, and her teacher and her dog Köfte stand by her. It sounds like one for… Read more →

• The Oldest Profession (Le Plus Vieux Métier du monde)

  This film is about prostitution, and even though it is a comedy, it is not one to watch with children. It is made of six separate sketches… Read more →

• Tosun Pasha (Tosun Paşa)

  One you can watch with three generations on the sofa. The comedy comes from disguise and mix-ups rather than crudeness. Children laugh at… Read more →

• And Then What? (Ya Sonra)

  A romantic comedy about marriage, routine and hurt feelings. A new man coming into Didem's life is a big part of the story, so it is not a… Read more →

• Man Number One Hundred (Yüz Numaralı Adam)

  Kemal Sunal films are usually watched by three generations together, and this one is no exception. Şaban's naivety and the scrapes he gets… Read more →

• Zagor

  A black-and-white Western can be a different kind of experience for kids. But the story is about revenge from start to finish: Zagor… Read more →

• Hürmüz with Seven Husbands (7 Kocalı Hürmüz)

  A colourful, musical, entertaining period comedy. But the subject is clear: a woman with six husbands and her love for a doctor. Even with… Read more →

• King of Trouble (Belanın Kralı)

  An old Yeşilçam adventure comedy; grandparents may well recognise the actors and enjoy it. But there are plenty of brawls, clashes, a… Read more →

• Not Knowing (Bilmemek)

  Bilmemek follows a high-school student who becomes the target of gossip at school, and his unhappy parents. The subject is sensitive and… Read more →

• A Love Story (Lyubov moya, pechal moya)

  Everyone knows Ferhat and Şirin, and this film tells that old love story. Türkân Şoray stars, which means a lot to the older generation.… Read more →

• Darling (Canikom)

  An old Yeşilçam comedy, 89 minutes long, full of sea and holiday air. For grown-ups it is an enjoyable film packed with familiar faces. One… Read more →

• In Disarray (Darmaduman)

  Darmaduman can work as a family watch, because it's not only about young people. The twins' university life and the thrill of first love… Read more →

• Crazy Dumrul (Deli Dumrul)

  A comedy that retells Deli Dumrul, the hero we know from the Dede Korkut tales. The story works for a family evening: a man throwing… Read more →

• The Bride (Gelin)

  One of Turkish cinema's important classics, but the subject is heavy. A sick child, money troubles and pressure on a woman in the name of… Read more →

• Ghoul (Gulyabani)

  Gulyabani is a horror-comedy. There's room to laugh, but as the name says, it also wants to scare you. It's not for small children; a huge… Read more →

• Günce

  An emotional family drama about the bond between a father and his daughter. The subject is heavy: a man whose life is turned upside down… Read more →

• Dark Night (Karanlık Gece)

  An award-winning, serious drama, but not one for family viewing. Its story involves a lynching, a disappearance and a heavy matter of… Read more →

• Koroglu

  Köroğlu is a heroic tale of good standing up to evil that children grasp easily. With its folk songs and its horse, it has a fairy-tale… Read more →

• The Lamb

  Kuzu starts like a warm family story, but a small boy living in fear that he will be sacrificed may frighten some children. Poverty and… Read more →

• The Masked Gang (Maskeli Beşler İntikam Peşinde)

  Five pure-hearted friends raised in an orphanage and their clumsy attempts at banditry; this is a film you put on to laugh. Kids tend to… Read more →

• The Blue Wave (Mavi Dalga)

  A calm film about the confusion of a girl in her final year of high school. University choices, friends, family expectations: topics every… Read more →

• Mayrig

  A heavy, long family drama about migration, exile and poverty. It runs over two and a half hours, so it's hard going with young children.… Read more →

• Mustang

  Mustang is the story of five sisters, and its subject is heavy: being shut in at home, forced marriage plans. It is not suitable for young… Read more →

• Recep İvedik 2

  Recep İvedik 2 became the highest-grossing Turkish film of 2009, so a lot of people watched it. The story starts from a sweet place: the… Read more →

• Hi (Selam)

  A film about idealistic teachers that encourages good feelings. It gives children good messages about sacrifice, helping one another and… Read more →

• Fortune (Servet)

  Servet is a romantic drama that, by its subject, suits watching with the family. Its message is simple and nice: while everyone chases… Read more →

• The Goddess of Fortune (La dea fortuna)

  The Goddess of Fortune speaks mainly to adults. It's about a couple of fifteen years going through a relationship crisis and the… Read more →

• Either Independence or Death (Ya İstiklal Ya Ölüm)

  Ya İstiklal Ya Ölüm is a good pick for watching with children and teens curious about how the National Struggle began. It covers the… Read more →

• The Farmhand (Yanaşma)

  Yanaşma is a love story, but it also has feuds, guns and an abduction. It may be too heavy for small children. Themes like custom and class… Read more →

• Poor (Yoksul)

  With Kemal Sunal in the lead, it will interest viewers of every age. But this isn't a Kemal Sunal comedy built only on laughs; it has a sad… Read more →

• The Road (Yol)

  Yol is not a film to put on casually with children or grandparents. The subject is very heavy: custom, a woman who is to be punished over… Read more →

• 4 Blocks

  4 Blocks is not a series to watch with children. It is about a crime clan in Berlin and its leader. There is the criminal world, a power… Read more →

• Flashy Love (Afili Aşk)

  Afili Aşk is a light romantic comedy you can put on with the family after dinner. Watching where a marriage that starts under pressure will… Read more →

• Pierrot le Fou

  Pierrot le Fou is not a family film. The story has a corpse, armed men on the couple's trail and crimes committed to get by. It is also… Read more →

• The Children Are Entrusted to You (Çocuklar Sana Emanet)

  The title may sound like a family film, but Çocuklar Sana Emanet is a drama-thriller. After a traumatic accident Kerem arrives in a town… Read more →

• Davaro

  Davaro is one of Kemal Sunal's well-loved comedies, and it is good for a laugh with the grandparents. But its subject is a blood feud, so… Read more →

• Oh No, Oh Dear 3 (Eyyvah Eyvah 3)

  Eyyvah Eyvah 3 is an easygoing comedy the whole family can watch. Geyikli's colourful characters are back together, and Ata Demirer and… Read more →

• One Day in the Future (Gelecekten Bir Gün)

  Families sitting down to this as a comedy should take note: the story starts with the hero taking his own life. That subject isn't suitable… Read more →

• Idiot Şaban (Gerzek Şaban)

  Mention a Kemal Sunal film and viewers of every age gather round the screen, and Gerzek Şaban is that kind of film. Do note, though, that… Read more →

• Everything's Gonna Be Great (Her Şey Çok Güzel Olacak)

  Her Şey Çok Güzel Olacak is a warm comedy about two brothers. Cem Yılmaz and Mazhar Alanson get on wonderfully, and teens and adults will… Read more →

• Hitman: Agent 47

  Hitman: Agent 47 is the story of a hired killer, and the film is full of gunfights and violence from start to finish. That makes it a… Read more →

• Climates (İklimler)

  Climates is not a film to watch with children. It is about a couple drifting apart, told in long, quiet scenes. Little ones will be bored… Read more →

• Tigers Don't Cry (Kaplanlar Ağlamaz)

  This isn't really one for the whole family. The story is built around a hired killer, drug addiction and a reckoning with the mob, and… Read more →

• Kareteci Kiz (Karateci Kız)

  This film is not really one for family viewing. A father killed by fugitives who break into his home, followed by a story of revenge, is… Read more →

• Kolpaçino: Bomba

  Kolpaçino: Bomba is a comedy, but families with children should know what they are in for. At its centre are a forced marriage, a secretly… Read more →

• The Phantom of Liberty (Le Fantôme de la liberté)

  This is not a film to sit down to with the family. There's no clear story, and the scenes link up in strange ways. There are off-putting… Read more →

• Le Viager

  Le Viager is an old French comedy, and its humour is pretty dark. A family loses patience when the man they bought a house from simply… Read more →

• The Masked Gang: Iraq (Maskeli Beşler: Irak)

  Maskeli Beşler: Irak is a broad comedy with a big line-up of comic performers. The blunders of Şafak Sezer, Peker Açıkalın and Cengiz… Read more →

• The Honest Man (Namuslu)

  Namuslu is a comedy about what happens to an honest cashier. Seeing Şener Şen, Ayşen Gruda and Adile Naşit together is a special treat for… Read more →

• Prison Break: The Final Break

  This film is for adult fans who watched Prison Break from start to finish. It's built around prison life, a murder charge and escape plans… Read more →

• Safe and Sound (Sağ Salim)

  Sağ Salim is the coffin-hauling adventure of a naive villager terrified of the dead. The premise may sound a little scary at first, but the… Read more →

• Half in Jest (Şaka ile Karışık)

  Şaka ile Karışık is a black-and-white Yeşilçam comedy from 1965. The honest drifter Osman, played by Sadri Alışık, is very likeable, and… Read more →

• Sugar Pastry (Şekerpare)

  Şekerpare is a colourful comedy with music, full of much-loved actors. Watching Şener Şen and İlyas Salman is a pleasure, and the… Read more →

• What's Left of You (Senden Bana Kalan)

  What's Left of You is a romantic drama the family can sit down to without worry. The story leans on feelings rather than violence, and the… Read more →

• You'll Love It (Seversin)

  Seversin is a light romantic comedy the family can watch on summer evenings. The story of a famous actor and a girl who works in a shopping… Read more →

• The Brain (Le Cerveau)

  The Brain is a fun heist comedy the family can watch together. The two small-time crooks played by Belmondo and Bourvil chase the same… Read more →

• Journey of Hope

  Umuda Yolculuk is a very worthwhile but very heavy film. A family sells everything they own to try to reach Switzerland by smuggled routes… Read more →

• Vice and Virtue (Le Vice et la Vertu)

  Vice and Virtue is definitely not a family film. It is a provocative production adapted from Sade's novel, set in the years of war and… Read more →

• Abuzer Kadayıf

  There is comedy and there are songs, but the start is very heavy: the hero's pregnant wife is killed by glue-sniffing street children. So… Read more →

• Somewhere in Between (Araf)

  This is not one for family viewing. There is an 18-year-old girl's relationship with a man twenty years older, and heavy emotional themes.… Read more →

• My Bee, My Honey, My Honeycomb (Arım, Balım, Peteğim)

  A nice pick for grandparents who love Türkan Şoray and Münir Özkul, and it has songs too. But the story is heavy for young children: a man… Read more →

• The Three Superboys in the Snow (Babanın Evlatları)

  A bank teller who embezzles money, three robbers who break out of prison and a mobster on their tail. The story is about crime, but it's… Read more →

• A Bunch Of Violets (Bir Demet Menekşe)

  Let me say it up front: this is not a film for children. It deals with a married man drawn to a young woman, with gossip and social… Read more →

• Crazy Cram School 3 (Çılgın Dersane 3)

  Cram-school students, a hotel, a music contest and love at first sight. A colourful comedy aimed at teenagers. You can watch it with the… Read more →

• Piano Girl (Deli Deli Olma)

  Deli Deli Olma is a quiet film the family can watch together. The story is built not on violence but on the pasts of two elderly people and… Read more →

• Deep Waters (Derin Sular)

  A youth series about family, love, friendship and growing up. It looks suitable for watching with teenagers. Romance is front and centre… Read more →

• Elif

  A child hoping to be reunited with her mother is a natural subject for family viewing. The story is clear and easy to follow, so younger… Read more →

• Fantômas contre Scotland Yard

  Louis de Funès's Commissioner Juve is the kind of character who can make everyone laugh, from kids to grandparents. It is a crime story… Read more →

• Smile at Your Destiny (Gülümse Kaderine)

  A drama about two young girls, their loneliness, their sisterhood and their worries about the future. It is emotionally strong. But there… Read more →

• My Only Sunshine (Hayat Var)

  Hayat Var is a powerful film, but not one to watch with children. It follows a teenage girl coping with a gravely ill grandfather, a… Read more →

• How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning (Les Bons Vivants)

  It is a comedy about the closing of a brothel, so it is not one to watch with children. It is a black-and-white French film made up of… Read more →

• First Kiss (İlk Öpücük)

  It is a romantic comedy, but the family side is strong too: Hakan's brother-in-law and five nieces and nephews are part of the story. Bahar… Read more →

• My Dark-Eyed One (Kara Gözlüm)

  Kara Gözlüm is the kind of film three generations can watch from the same sofa. It is about love, songs and family, and what comes through… Read more →

• Yumurcak Küçük Kovboy

  With a child at its centre, it looks at first like a film made for kids. But the plot is a kidnapping and a ransom, and the gunman carries… Read more →

• Les Biches

  Let me say it up front: this is not one for family viewing. It has an erotic side, it tells an adult love triangle, and the story ends in… Read more →

• The Prisoner (Mahkûm)

  A heavy family drama. There is cancer, betrayal, violence against a wife and prison, so it is not one for small children. A father and son… Read more →

• Where Are These Men Looking? (Nereye Bakıyor Bu Adamlar)

  The Zeki Alasya and Metin Akpınar duo deliver a comedy that can make viewers of every age laugh. The scrapes two naive men from Eğin get… Read more →

• Nihavend Miracle (Nihavend Mucize)

  Nihavend Mucize is a sweet fantasy comedy about a mother who comes back from death to help her son. It has lovely messages about family… Read more →

• The Bride Wore Black (La mariée était en noir)

  The Bride Wore Black is a revenge film: a woman who loses her husband on her wedding day goes after the five men she holds responsible. By… Read more →

• Turquoise (Turquaze)

  The story of three brothers who lose their father; it deals with grief, brotherhood and responsibility within a family. An emotional… Read more →

• Unforgettable (Unutulmayanlar)

  An action film about arms smuggling, a police chase and the criminal underworld. There is a bit of humour, but violence and tension come… Read more →

• A Slightly Pregnant Man (L'Événement le plus important depuis que l'homme a marché sur la Lune)

  A man who gets pregnant: the idea sounds like great fun and might even catch the kids' interest. But this is a French satirical comedy, and… Read more →

• The Vow (Adak)

  Adak is not a film to watch with children. Its subject is heavy: a vow a man makes, prison, poverty and superstition. It makes you think… Read more →

• Americans in the Black Sea 2 (Amerikalılar Karadeniz'de 2)

  A Black Sea village, a village headman and American agents dressed up as tourists: a story built to make you laugh. Seeing a veteran like… Read more →

• Five Rascals (Beş Hergele)

  An old Turkish adventure film. Going by its title and genre, expect plenty of fighting and action. Older family members will enjoy spotting… Read more →

• Crazy Bediş (Çılgın Bediş)

  Çılgın Bediş is a comedy about high-school student Bediş and the adventures of her family and friends. With grandfather, parents and… Read more →

• The Mill Horse (Dolap Beygiri)

  Topics like bribery, fraud and corruption may bore young children. But the film puts its weight on humour and conscience. The scenes where… Read more →

• Fantômas se déchaîne

  This is one to watch with everyone at home. Louis de Funès as Commissaire Juve, always one step behind, makes children and grown-ups laugh… Read more →

• Due Date (Git Başımdan)

  If you want a light comedy, Git Başımdan is worth a thought. Having the inner voice turn up as a flesh-and-blood man is a fun idea even… Read more →

• Beloved in the Skies (Göklerdeki Sevgili)

  It's a love story and a war drama in one. There's a stormy night, a pregnancy outside marriage, a mother's lie and a serious wound in… Read more →

• The Chaos Class Is Fretting Over (Hababam Sınıfı Dokuz Doğuruyor)

  Hababam Sınıfı is a series viewers of every age know, and this one is easy to put on with the family. The school pranks, the back-and-forth… Read more →

• You Will Love People (İnsanları Seveceksin)

  This film is about an older brother's sacrifice for his family, and the family bonds are strong. But the story also involves murder, crime… Read more →

• Ironmaster (La guerra del ferro - Ironmaster)

  Since this is a barbarian adventure set in the Stone Age, expect fights and violence. That makes it unsuitable for young children. The film… Read more →

• Brothers (Kardeşler)

  The subject is very heavy: a crime within a family that ends in a sister's death, years in prison, guilt and a hidden secret. It's not a… Read more →

• Fearless Warrior (Korkusuz Cengaver)

  This film tells the story of a father and son, and that side of it is lovely. But it has harsh moments such as war, captivity and the hero… Read more →

• La Cage aux Folles

  This is a family comedy, but not one for small children. It is set around a nightclub, and its subject is grown-up matters children will… Read more →

• La Tour, prends garde !

  Heroes with swords and capes, an actor protecting an orphan from villains: this is a classic adventure. The violence is much milder than in… Read more →

• Malkoçoğlu Against the Kings (Malkoçoğlu Krallara Karşı)

  The film opens with a burned village, a family killed and a child abducted, and there are plenty of sword fights and captivity scenes. That… Read more →

• Mandrin, bandit gentilhomme

  A costume adventure full of swords and chases. Films like this tend to make easy family viewing, and grandparents may remember the old… Read more →

• The Lord of the Seagull (Martıların Efendisi)

  At first glance it sounds like a fairy tale: a kind-hearted man living by the sea and a mysterious woman who washes ashore. But as the… Read more →

• The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Notre-Dame de Paris)

  This classic tells a story of obsession and jealousy, and Frollo's fixation on Esmeralda is a heavy theme. Some sources even file it under… Read more →

• The Unfaithful Wife (La Femme infidèle)

  This is not one to sit down and watch with the family. It's about adultery and a killing, and some descriptions even call it an erotic… Read more →

• Paradise Now (Vaat Edilen Cennet)

  This film follows the last two days of two young men preparing for a suicide attack. The subject is very heavy and definitely not for… Read more →

• Vuslat

  Because it aired on TRT 1 you might assume it is easy family viewing, but the story starts with witnessing a murder. Alongside drama and… Read more →

• Etiquette (Adab-ı Muaşeret)

  A light comedy you can watch with high-school-age kids. Girls versus boys, school squabbles, a maths teacher trying to keep order and the… Read more →

• Amar en tiempos revueltos

  This show aired in the afternoon slot, so it is the kind of soap you can comfortably watch with the older folks at home. It is built on… Read more →

• Love and Grudge (Aşk ve Kin)

  Aşk ve Kin is a heavy drama about a marriage changed by an accident on the wedding night. The subject is sad and centred on adult concerns.… Read more →

• The Horse (At)

  A heavy film, but an important one. A father risks everything to put his son through school and struggles badly in Istanbul. The real… Read more →

• Atatürk (Atatürk 1881-1919)

  Atatürk 1881-1919 tells the story of Atatürk's early years. It is a good chance to introduce children and teens to this period of Turkish… Read more →

• Lady Ayhan (Ayhan Hanım)

  Ayhan Hanım is a heavy drama that shows 12 September through a mother's eyes. A family falling apart, young people caught up in political… Read more →

• Twist of Fate (Baht Oyunu)

  Baht Oyunu is a romantic comedy-drama about love and luck. The story turns on matters of the heart and belief in fate rather than heavy… Read more →

• Belphegor, Phantom of the Louvre (Belphégor, le fantôme du Louvre)

  The spirit of a mummy in the Louvre taking over a young woman's body is a premise that can hook kids. But this is a horror film, and some… Read more →

• Ms. Dila (Dila Hanım)

  Dila Hanım is a powerful love story, but it involves a killing and revenge. It opens with a vow of vengeance and tells of a hard choice… Read more →

• Dilber's Eight Days (Dilber'in Sekiz Günü)

  This is a heavy drama. It has a broken romance, a vow and hard decisions. It is not suitable for young children: the subject is heavy and… Read more →

• Five Branded Women

  This is a war film with a heavy subject. Women have their heads shaved as punishment and are driven out of town. There is war and… Read more →

• My Aunt Came (Halam Geldi)

  An important subject, but heavy for children. It is about thirteen-year-old girls being married off, and although it starts out with humour… Read more →

• The Physician (Der Medicus)

  A historical adventure that works well with teenagers. Its curiosity about learning, knowledge and medicine sends a lovely message. There… Read more →

• Los Serrano

  Step-siblings, newly married parents, school and the family tavern: Los Serrano is a full-house show through and through. It can be fun to… Read more →

• Made in Italy

  Because it is made of short episodes, it is easy to pause and pick up again later. But its humour is aimed mostly at adults; young children… Read more →

• Possible Love (Muhtemel Aşk)

  Muhtemel Aşk mixes romantic comedy with drama. There is jealousy, misunderstandings and a love triangle, generally an easy genre to watch… Read more →

• Nights Without Dawn (Sabahsız Geceler)

  This is not one to watch with children. Salih is a drunk, rude and sickly young man, and drink, quarrels and a broken family sit right at… Read more →

• The Final Word Is Mine (Son Söz Benim)

  Before putting on an old Yeşilçam crime film with the kids, know what it is about. The story follows a gang that forces young girls into… Read more →

• Beyond the Hill (Tepenin Ardı)

  Beyond the Hill starts like a family getaway, but it is anything but relaxing. Gunshots, anger and hard tension between men sit at its… Read more →

• The Big Restaurant (Le Grand Restaurant)

  Louis de Funès's grumpy restaurant owner is the kind of character who makes all ages laugh. When a head of state is kidnapped in the… Read more →

• Trivial (La Disparue de Deauville)

  Trivial is a thriller about a widowed police officer, fighting depression, who digs into a dark case. It deals with heavy themes like… Read more →

• Haul (Vurgun)

  Vurgun is an old Yeşilçam film and generally fine to watch as a family. It is about greed, love and a kidnapping plot, so there is some… Read more →

• Particle (Zerre)

  Zerre is a heavy film. It is about unemployment, debt and making ends meet; it is not suitable to watch with children, who may find it both… Read more →

• Destiny (Alın Yazısı)

  Not really suitable for family viewing. A young girl is seduced and takes her own life, there are killings, and revenge runs from start to… Read more →

• Separate Worlds (Ayrı Dünyalar)

  The idea is actually very sweet: a girl whose father is in prison finds someone to play her dad for one evening. Father-daughter love and… Read more →

• A Handful of Paradise

  The subject is heavy: a family with two children ends up on the street in Istanbul and starts living in an abandoned bus. It may be too sad… Read more →

• The Great Oath

  Not one for the children. A blood feud, revenge killings and the torture of a mother sit at the heart of the story. The subject is heavy… Read more →

• Celal and Ceren (Celal ile Ceren)

  The story revolves around a couple's breakup and a bachelor party, so it speaks mostly to adults and teenagers. Little ones may not find… Read more →

• The Woman Who Drives You Crazy (Çıldırtan Kadın)

  This is not one for family viewing. It deals with heavy material: a woman who loses her child and is committed to a psychiatric hospital… Read more →

• These Are Very Movie-like Moves (Çok Filim Hareketler Bunlar)

  Summer holidays are something everyone knows, so everyone at home finds a bit of themselves here: people battling mosquitoes, day trips to… Read more →

• Grbavica

  A heavy but important film. It tells of the bond between a mother and her twelve-year-old daughter, but in the background lies the… Read more →

• September (Eylül)

  This is not one to sit down and watch with the family. Suspected cancer, a marriage drifting apart, a woman beaten by her husband and a… Read more →

• Find a Place to Die (Joe... cercati un posto per morire!)

  Not one for family viewing. A nude scene featuring Pascale Petit earned the film an X rating in the UK and an R in the US. Being a western… Read more →

• Big Family: Stick It (Geniş Aile Yapıştır)

  The characters we liked on TV are now after a treasure. The story starts with the struggle to find money for a grandmother's treatment, so… Read more →

• You Are Everywhere (Her Yerde Sen)

  A romantic comedy, but the kind you can put on at home without worry. The bickering of two young people forced to live in the same house… Read more →

• Hibernatus

  A relative found frozen in ice but alive and brought home decades later is an idea even children will grasp and laugh at right away. Louis… Read more →

• Street Vendor Girl

  A cheerful, colourful film with music; grandparents and grandchildren can watch it together. Kids will love the mix-up between two girls… Read more →

• Diploma of Craziness (Kaçıklık Diploması)

  This film is not for children. It follows a woman's stay in a mental hospital and the past events that fed her illness; the subject is… Read more →

• The Comedy Shop (Komedi Dükkanı)

  Watching sketches made up on the spot, with no written script, is great fun; even seeing the performers try to crack each other up is a… Read more →

• Law Breakers (Les Assassins de l'ordre)

  A film with a heavy subject: a suspect beaten to death by police and an attempt to cover it up. It is not suitable for young children. But… Read more →

• The Unconquerable (Mağlup Edilemeyenler)

  The subject is heavy: the story starts with a young girl being abducted and attacked. For that reason I wouldn't recommend watching it with… Read more →

• Innocence (Masumiyet)

  This is not a film to watch with children. It involves an honour killing, prostitution, an obsessive love and deep wounds. The atmosphere… Read more →

• There Is Democracy in the Country (Memlekette Demokrasi Var)

  The story unfolds in the shadow of an execution, but it's told with humour. Kids may laugh at the matchstick-bomb plan, but to understand… Read more →

• Moscow Code: Temel (Moskova'nın Şifresi: Temel)

  Temel's naive ways and Black Sea humour will make kids laugh. It starts with a misunderstanding that puts Temel face to face with the… Read more →

• The Great Vagabond (Muhteşem Serseri)

  A light, fun adventure comedy. The disguises, the mixed-up identities and the bustle in the mansion can make children laugh too, and the… Read more →

• I Never Like Sundays (Pazarları Hiç Sevmem)

  A quiet, emotional film; the story is less about action than about two people doing each other good. The themes are still heavy, though: a… Read more →

• Shabaniye (Şabaniye)

  Being a Kemal Sunal comedy, grandparents and kids alike will be ready to laugh. The disguise and the double romantic mix-up are the kind of… Read more →

• Her Name Is Sevgi (Adı Sevgi)

  Adı Sevgi is about a teacher who would risk everything for her students; it has a good message and a hopeful story. But the forced-marriage… Read more →

• Al Sancak

  This series is built around combat. Gunfights, news of fallen soldiers and storylines about armed organisations come up again and again. I… Read more →

• Goodbye (Allaha Ismarladık)

  A good chance to give children and teenagers who are curious about the War of Independence a love of history. It is a war film, but being… Read more →

• Stuck Apart (Azizler)

  It is billed as a black comedy, so it is not the kind of comedy for the whole household. Aziz's life starts to revolve around a lie, and… Read more →

• Wolf (Börü)

  Börü is not a series for children. It follows special operations police on dangerous missions, so expect combat, loss and painful scenes.… Read more →

• The Helpless (Çaresizler)

  This is not a light film for the family. It is a revenge story that starts with a woman being killed, with underworld fights and protection… Read more →

• Cherchez l'idole

  A light, cheerful musical comedy. It is built around a stolen jewel hidden inside a guitar, and the hunt for that guitar. There are comic… Read more →

• City of Women (La città delle donne)

  This is not a film to sit down and watch with the family. It is about women, desire and how men see women. It is full of dreamlike, strange… Read more →

• King of the Garbage Collectors (Çöpçüler Kralı)

  You can watch Çöpçüler Kralı at home with everyone. Kemal Sunal and Şener Şen make both children and grandparents laugh. It is a story… Read more →

• Face (Visage)

  This is not one for family night. It is in three languages, runs 138 minutes and does not move the way most films do. Heavy subjects like a… Read more →

• Shadows and Faces (Gölgeler ve Suretler)

  Because it is about war and flight, it is not for young children. It follows a girl separated from her father among burning, ruined… Read more →

• Goodbye Emmanuelle

  Let me say it plainly: Goodbye Emmanuelle is not a family film. It is the third film in a French erotic drama series. It is not something… Read more →

• High Crime (La polizia incrimina, la legge assolve)

  This is an Italian crime thriller from the seventies. Rough scenes come with this genre, so do not watch it with children. It suits adults… Read more →

• Two-Headed Giant (İki Başlı Dev)

  A family drama about a father and son. There is a domineering father and a son who discovers freedom through a young woman. It is a subject… Read more →

• Holy Water Bottle: Dracoola (Kutsal Damacana: Dracoola)

  Despite the horror label, the film leans mostly on broad slapstick. The vampire theme may spook small children a little, and some jokes may… Read more →

• Lemon Tree

  Lemon Tree is the quiet but weighty story of a woman trying to save her trees. Because it is set amid political tension, it is not for… Read more →

• Nelly and Mr. Arnaud (Nelly et Monsieur Arnaud)

  This film speaks mainly to adults. It is about the relationship between a young woman and an old man; the tone is calm, but at its centre… Read more →

• The Things You Kill

  This is not one to watch with children. It is built around a mother's suspicious death and the idea of revenge; the subject is heavy and… Read more →

• Solino

  Solino is a warm film you can watch as a family. It has both comedy and drama. It tells of a family moving to another country, a mother… Read more →

• Somuncu Baba: The Secret of Love (Somuncu Baba Aşkın Sırrı)

  By its subject, Somuncu Baba is a calm film that suits family viewing. At its centre is young Hamid, who takes refuge in a dervish lodge… Read more →

• The New Barbarians (I nuovi barbari)

  The New Barbarians is not a film for children. It is a dark action film set after a nuclear catastrophe, in which a vicious gang tries to… Read more →

• The Train

  A war and action film set in the Second World War; scenes full of fighting and danger come with the territory, so it is not for young… Read more →

• The Shrewd Brothers (Uyanık Kardeşler)

  Uyanık Kardeşler is a comedy you can comfortably watch as a family. Kadir İnanır and Müjdat Gezen play two brothers who are scared of their… Read more →

• Wild (Yabani)

  Yabani can be watched with teenagers, but it may be heavy for young children. The story is built on a child being abducted and growing up… Read more →

• Side by Side (Yan Yana)

  Yan Yana is a warm film the family can go to together. It tells of the friendship between a rich man left paralysed and the energetic young… Read more →

• Crab Basket (Yengeç Sepeti)

  It sounds like a family film, but it is not one for young children. It follows a large family gathering for a weekend holiday, where old… Read more →

• A Sip of Love (Bir Yudum Sevgi)

  This is a film for grown-ups. It deals with an unhappy marriage, separation and a new closeness. Young children may find it heavy and dull.… Read more →

• Delusions of Grandeur (La Folie des grandeurs)

  Delusions of Grandeur is a classic comedy where Louis de Funès gets laughs with his flustered energy and wild gestures. Kids and grown-ups… Read more →

• Cliente

  Not one to watch with children. It's about a lonely woman who pays for the company of men, and a married young man who hides this work from… Read more →

• Le Gendarme en balade

  Louis de Funès as gendarme Cruchot has always been a safe pick for family viewing. In this fourth film the squad is pushed into early… Read more →

• Hababam Class Three and a Half (Hababam Sınıfı Üç Buçuk)

  Hababam Sınıfı usually means a family film, but this time there are horror elements in the mix, and small children may get scared in… Read more →

• Woman (Hanım)

  A cat and the elderly lady who loves it: it sounds like a story children might enjoy. But the film deals with a serious illness and the… Read more →

• When Fate Connects (Kader Bağlayınca)

  A Yeşilçam film with comedy and romance that works for a family evening. The lovers' squabbles raise a smile, and at 87 minutes it is short… Read more →

• Bloodsport

  Bloodsport is built on fighting from start to finish. It's about a no-rules tournament, and violence is at its centre. This isn't one to… Read more →

• King David

  King David tells the life of David from the Bible. A young shepherd defeating the giant Goliath is a story that will catch children's… Read more →

• Stain (Leke)

  Leke is a drama that puts family ties first. Yasemin's struggle to win custody of her hearing-impaired brother Murat really gets to you.… Read more →

• Malkoçoğlu Black Pirate (Malkoçoğlu Kara Korsan)

  A fun old film for anyone who likes heroes and adventure. But there is no shortage of blood, swords and violence, and the dungeon and… Read more →

• Nikita

  This isn't a family film. There are drugs, an armed robbery, a police officer killed and professional assassinations. Violence sits right… Read more →

• Brother’s Keeper (Okul Tıraşı)

  It is about children, but it is not a film for children. A sick pupil at a boarding school, harsh discipline, kids who are scolded all the… Read more →

• On Guard (Le Bossu)

  A good pick for adventure-loving families, with sword fights and a revenge story. The hero and the villain are clear, so children can… Read more →

• Private Lesson (Özel Ders)

  Özel Ders is a short romantic comedy with a light touch. At about 89 minutes, it's done in one evening. The idea of Azra, who gives others… Read more →

• Piano Piano Kid (Piano Piano Bacaksız)

  Because the story is told through a child's eyes, watching it with young people can mean a lot. It is about the war years, neighbours and… Read more →

• Sultan

  Sultan is an old Yeşilçam film, but it's still lovely to watch as a family. It makes you laugh and think at the same time. A widowed mother… Read more →

• The Common Man (Dupont Lajoie)

  This is not a film to sit down and watch with the family. Its American title is Rape of Innocence, and its Spanish title also names a rape… Read more →

• The Marchers (La Marche)

  An important subject: young people marching against racism without violence. The message of peaceful struggle is a good one to share with… Read more →

• The Source (La Source des femmes)

  Let me say it up front: the story is about women staging a bedroom strike against the men. So this is not one for small children. The hard… Read more →

• The Under-Gifted (Les Sous-doués)

  This French comedy is built on one prank after another by unruly students preparing for an exam. Teenagers may laugh a lot. But be warned… Read more →

• The Wing or the Thigh (L'Aile ou la Cuisse)

  A comedy that viewers of all ages can laugh at. A father and son's war on industrial food is told in an exaggerated but likeable way. It's… Read more →

• And the Band Played On

  The subject is heavy: an epidemic, loss and helplessness. Even NBC aired it with a parental warning, which tells you something. It isn't… Read more →

• Poison Detective (Zehir Hafiye)

  Say "Kemal Sunal" and nobody at home objects, and this one is no exception. Cemal, obsessed with detective novels and fired from every job… Read more →

• 1½ Knights – In Search of the Ravishing Princess Herzelinde (1½ Ritter – Auf der Suche nach der hinreißenden Herzelinde)

  A comedy set in the Middle Ages, in which two knights set out to rescue a princess from the Black Knight. A tale of knights and princesses… Read more →

• Almanya – Welcome to Germany (Almanya – Willkommen in Deutschland)

  A film about a family that grows over the generations, one that makes you laugh and also touches you. Grandfather's decision to take… Read more →

• I'm Looking for My Mother (Annemi Arıyorum)

  The story is about a mother leaving her family and her daughter going to find her, so it is a heavy family matter. The film moves through… Read more →

• Bad Man's River

  It mixes Western and comedy, so it was made to entertain rather than to be a serious drama. Being a Western, though, it is wise to expect… Read more →

• The Great War (La grande guerra)

  It has a comic tone, but this is a war film. There are laughs, yet the bloodshed and destruction in the trenches are shown openly. It may… Read more →

• Cibali Police Station (Cibali Karakolu)

  The story is about a married police chief's flirting and escapades. The humour comes from misunderstandings and everyone ending up in the… Read more →

• Devil in the Flesh (Le Diable au corps)

  This film caused a scandal on release because of its subject, just as the novel did. That alone is reason enough to think twice before a… Read more →

• Diary of a Chambermaid (Le Journal d'une femme de chambre)

  This is not a film for families. It deals with heavy subjects like corruption, violence and sexual obsession, so it isn't suitable for… Read more →

• The Enemy (Düşman)

  This is a heavy drama. It is about unemployment, poverty and a family in hard times. Subjects like the poisoning of stray dogs can deeply… Read more →

• EGO

  EGO is not a family show. It's the story of an engaged couple sinking into debt and an offer that could change their lives, and its other… Read more →

• Exodus: Gods and Kings

  Many families know the story of Moses, so watching it with the kids might seem like a good idea at first. But this is not a storybook… Read more →

• Secrets from the Past (Geçmişteki Sır)

  The story of a young man tracing his past. It is emotional and sad, better for teenagers and adults than for small children. Hana, who… Read more →

• Wounded Hearts (Gönülden Yaralılar)

  A robbery, a husband sent to prison for something he didn't do, and the criminal world: the story is aimed at adults. There are court and… Read more →

• Happy Easter (Joyeuses Pâques)

  The joke of the film is built on cheating: a married man, caught by his wife, introduces a young woman as his daughter. The humour comes… Read more →

• Hawaii Five-0

  Hawaii Five-0 is a police action series full of murder investigations and dangerous criminals, so it isn't suitable for young children. You… Read more →

• Valley of the Wolves: Gladio (Kurtlar Vadisi Gladio)

  This is a hard-edged political thriller and action film about the deep state, secret organisations and settling scores. It is not suitable… Read more →

• Ladyhawke

  A woman who turns into a hawk by day, a knight who turns into a wolf by night, and a jealous bishop keeping them apart. Ladyhawke tells a… Read more →

• Man Called Invincible (Lo chiamavano Tresette... giocava sempre col morto)

  Westerns make you think of guns and fights, but this one is a comedy that plays the genre for laughs. It runs about 88 minutes, an easy… Read more →

• Other Angels (Teslimiyet)

  This is not a film to watch with children or younger teens. It deals with sex work, discrimination and a hard struggle to get by. For… Read more →

• The Powder Puff Gang (Trop jolies pour être honnêtes)

  Four friends trying to steal back what the thieves stole is an idea made for laughs. The story looks light and fun. Still, keep in mind… Read more →

• Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé)

  This is not a film to watch with children. It is a slow period drama running 162 minutes, built around the memories of a dying writer. It… Read more →

• Vallanzasca - Angels of Evil (Vallanzasca - Gli angeli del male)

  A crime film about the life of a real bank robber. It deals with heists, the underworld and gangster life, so it is not one to watch with… Read more →

• Fire! (Yangın Var)

  A fire truck, a thousand-kilometre road and an adventure stretching from Diyarbakır to the Black Sea: a story that should catch children's… Read more →

• Oath (Yemin)

  Yemin is the kind of drama a family watches together in the evening. It is about marriage, family secrets and a mother-in-law who will not… Read more →

• Yusuf and Kenan (Yusuf ile Kenan)

  It is about children, but it is not a film for children. Two brothers see their father killed in a blood feud, then live on the streets and… Read more →

• Alleluja & Sartana are Sons... Sons of God (Alleluja e Sartana figli di... Dio)

  It's a spaghetti western, but a comedy first, so I wouldn't expect anything very harsh. The German title suggests more fistfights than… Read more →

• Mother's Home (Ana Ocağı)

  The title may sound like a warm family film, but Ana Ocağı is a heavy drama. It deals with dark subjects such as the mafia, prison and… Read more →

• Atomized (Elementarteilchen)

  This is not a film to pick for family viewing. One of the main characters is obsessed with his sexual desires, and the film puts that at… Read more →

• The Dam (Baraj)

  The story carries a lovely message about love and sacrifice, but be aware: the female lead works in a brothel in Istanbul. That makes it… Read more →

• Debt (Borç)

  A quiet family story that mostly takes place at home. Given its subject, the tension of everyday life matters more than any violence, but… Read more →

• Mud (Çamur)

  This isn't an easy film to watch as a family. The idea is interesting: a soldier who can't speak and a mud said to heal. But the… Read more →

• Downfall (Der Untergang)

  Downfall is not suitable for children. It portrays the last days of a war, with death, destruction and suicides at its core. Some scenes… Read more →

• Wishing Stone (Dilek Taşı)

  The subject is very heavy: a sick mother, a father with no money and a little girl. Be careful watching with children, because the story is… Read more →

• Don't Take God's Children for Wild Geese (Faut pas prendre les enfants du bon Dieu pour des canards sauvages)

  A light, colourful French comedy. The story is built around crime and a heist, but it's all played for laughs. The real fun is in the… Read more →

• The Shadow Play (Gölge Oyunu)

  The Şener Şen and Şevket Altuğ duo makes you laugh and moves you too. But the film is set in the world of nightclubs, and Abidin is a… Read more →

• Belle de Jour

  This is not one for family viewing. It is about a young married woman who starts working some afternoons in an upscale brothel. It's an… Read more →

• Hazal

  This is not one to watch with children. The subject is very heavy: a young woman married off to a little boy, the weight of custom and a… Read more →

• Jo

  It's a funny film, but it's about a murder and a man trying to hide the body. The laughs come mostly from confusion and panic. Even so, a… Read more →

• The Sulky Flower (Küskün Çiçek)

  A good pick for grandparents who love Türkân Şoray and Cüneyt Arkın. The story centres on love and illness; there is an investigation into… Read more →

• Les Anges gardiens

  On paper it looks like an easy family comedy, but it isn't quite that. The story involves smugglers, the Chinese triads and stolen treasury… Read more →

• Shattered (Paramparça)

  An eighties film full of familiar faces that older viewers will enjoy. It isn't really suitable for small children, though. The story has a… Read more →

• Tell No One (Ne le dis à personne)

  A good pick for teenagers and adults who like suspense, but not for young children. There is murder, bodies, a hired killer and a police… Read more →

• The Fire Within (Le Feu follet)

  Don't watch this one with the kids. The main character is a man thinking of ending his life, and the whole film stays inside that dark… Read more →

• The Musketeer

  An appealing pick for kids who love swords and adventure. There are a lot of fight scenes and they are very energetic, which may be too… Read more →

• The Umbrella Coup (Le Coup du parapluie)

  A largely light comedy starring Pierre Richard. The story of an actor hired by real gangsters as a hitman through a contract he thinks is… Read more →

• Wild Blood (Sanguepazzo)

  This isn't one for family viewing. The subject revolves around drugs, sexual scandal and an execution, and the story opens with two… Read more →

• Adiós, Sabata (Indio Black, sai che ti dico: Sei un gran figlio di...)

  It may come to mind in western-loving homes, but it may not suit young children. Gunfights are part of the deal in a Spaghetti Western, and… Read more →

• Album

  The title and subject sound family-friendly, but it's not one to watch with the kids. It's built on not being able to have children, on… Read more →

• Mother (Ana)

  This one is heavy for family viewing. A blood feud, death, poverty and a fear that never ends: it's not for small children. You can watch… Read more →

• The Stranger in the Mirror (Aynadaki Yabancı)

  It's about a family, but it's not really one for family viewing. A mother torn from her daughter, dark secrets in the house, a heavy price… Read more →

• A Touch of Spice (Bir Tutam Baharat)

  Food, a grandfather's love and longing for home: a lovely subject for a family evening. The story of a boy learning cooking, and life, from… Read more →

• Dark Eyes (Oci ciornie)

  This is not one to watch with the children. The story is about a married man falling for a married woman, so infidelity sits right at its… Read more →

• The Bread Seller Woman (Ekmekçi Kadın)

  This is a proper tearjerker, so keep the tissues close. The subject is heavy, though: a factory fire, a murder, a mother wrongly sent to… Read more →

• Fatoş's Babies (Fatoş'un Bebekleri)

  The story is light: a wife with a fiercely jealous husband, one lie she tells and the baby muddle that follows. Grandparents will enjoy… Read more →

• Frankenstein

  This one is not for children. It is a hunt for a serial killer that blends horror and suspense; leaving the little ones aside, some… Read more →

• İbo and Güllüşah (İbo ile Güllüşah)

  An easy pick for families who love Kemal Sunal. The friendship between İbo and little Güllüşah will make children laugh and feel for them.… Read more →

• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

  It's a crime show, and what you see on screen is murders and bodies. The lab scenes and talk about causes of death can be too heavy for… Read more →

• The Paranoid Family (Kuruntu Ailesi)

  A true family show; even the name says so. As a TRT sitcom it speaks to viewers of every age. Grandparents will be reminded of the old days… Read more →

• L'emmerdeur

  It is billed as a black comedy, and it is about a man who wants to kill himself and a hitman. So it is not for young children. For… Read more →

• Love Me Strangely (Un beau monstre)

  Not one for family night. It is filed as a psychological thriller, a crime film and a drama, and one of its English titles is Two Girls in… Read more →

• What Ships I Burned (Ne Gemiler Yaktım)

  Ne Gemiler Yaktım is an emotional drama about two mothers standing by each other. It involves dirty dealings, a dark past and a police… Read more →

• Wind (Rüzgâr)

  The subject is revenge: a man out of prison wants the one who betrayed him to live in fear of death, and hired killers get involved. So it… Read more →

• Morning Star (Sabah Yıldızı)

  A film you can comfortably put on for the whole family. It's a Yeşilçam love melodrama built on feelings rather than fights, and at around… Read more →

• Excitement in the Ranks (Sıralardaki Heyecan)

  As a school-and-romance story, it works for watching with teenagers. It deals with bullying, lies and dropping out of school, which makes… Read more →

• The Scalawag Bunch (L'arciere di Sherwood)

  Hardly a child doesn't know Robin Hood, so this can be a good pick for family viewing. Lady Marian, Friar Tuck, a hero with a bow: little… Read more →

• The Tenant (Le Locataire)

  This is not a family film. The story opens with a suicide attempt and follows a man slowly losing his grip on his sanity. Its real weight… Read more →

• Wild Blood (Vahşi Kan)

  This is a full-on action film with plenty of fighting. Escapes, chases and brawls are at the heart of the story, so it is not suitable for… Read more →

• Wondrous Boccaccio (Maraviglioso Boccaccio)

  A film of about two hours made up of separate stories. Because it opens in the shadow of the plague, the start is a little sad. Every story… Read more →

• 3 Turks and a Baby (3 Türken und ein Baby)

  A comedy in which everything turns upside down when a baby arrives in three brothers' home. The chaos of a messy bachelor life meeting baby… Read more →

• Justice (Adalet)

  Adalet is a crime and action film, with murders, a hitman and a scene set in a brothel. It is not suitable for watching with small… Read more →

• And Now My Love (Toute une vie)

  The film runs two and a half hours, which is far too long for children. The story follows a love across generations, so grown-ups… Read more →

• Come on, Shaban! (Atla Gel Şaban)

  Say "Kemal Sunal film" and nobody at home objects. Atla Gel Şaban is a comedy made for family viewing, built around horse racing, betting… Read more →

• Separation (Ayrılık)

  Ayrılık is a love story, but its world is nightclubs, gambling and the underworld. There are heavy themes, such as a woman being forced… Read more →

• Dark Cloud (Bahtı Kara)

  A touching film about a father and his son. The story of a high-school senior who has lost his mother and is drifting from his father may… Read more →

• Chiko

  This film is not suitable for watching with the family. Drug dealing, addiction and the criminal world sit right at the heart of the story.… Read more →

• Chuck

  A spy series that mixes action and comedy and keeps a mostly light tone. Teenagers will laugh at Chuck's clumsiness, and older viewers will… Read more →

• Le gendarme se marie

  A comedy everyone from grandparents to kids can laugh at. Louis de Funès's faces and fluster will get even children giggling. The humour… Read more →

• Dissolutions (Çözülmeler)

  A film for adults, with a heavy subject. It deals with coups, an executed brother, guilt and a passionate love affair with a woman whose… Read more →

• The Sorcerer Father (Efsuncu Baba)

  An old black-and-white Turkish film that mixes adventure, comedy and drama. It tells the story of a father who hunts for treasure and… Read more →

• Game of Thrones

  This is not a show for the family living room. The criticism it drew for nudity and violence is well founded; some scenes can feel heavy… Read more →

• Top Scorer (Gol Kralı)

  Kemal Sunal is a name that stops everyone in their tracks, and Gol Kralı is a film the whole family can laugh along to. Sait, whose… Read more →

• La Boum 2

  A film about young love, with lovely music. But at the heart of the story is a young girl facing the question of sleeping with someone for… Read more →

• Marvelous Angelique (Merveilleuse Angélique)

  Palaces, costumes and a romantic adventure: a pleasant evening film for grown-ups. At about 105 minutes it is not too long. But the story… Read more →

• Murmur of the Heart (Le Souffle au cœur)

  This is not a film for family viewing. A teenage boy drinks, his brothers try to arrange his first sexual experience, and the film touches… Read more →

• Hatred (Nefret)

  This film is not suitable for family viewing. Drinking, drugs and hashish parties are a big part of the story. The fight between mother and… Read more →

• Our Story (Notre histoire)

  This is not one to watch with the children. At its centre is a man with a drinking problem, and it deals with adult themes such as a… Read more →

• Operation Corned Beef (L'Opération Corned-Beef)

  A spy film that is mostly comedy, with action and jokes mixed together. The first film to bring Christian Clavier, Jean Reno and Valérie… Read more →

• Pleins feux sur Stanislas

  An old French film that blends spying with comedy. A retired agent heading back into adventure can appeal to teenagers and grandparents… Read more →

• Recep İvedik 3

  There's no denying Recep İvedik's boorish antics make young people laugh a lot. But be careful with small children; some of the behaviour… Read more →

• Satyricon (Fellini Satyricon)

  This is in no way a family film. It deals with debauchery, sexuality and excess in ancient Rome, and many will find it very strange and… Read more →

• Solas

  A simple, emotional film about a mother and her daughter. Rosa's kindness towards everyone sets a lovely example. But it deals with heavy… Read more →

• Those Happy Days (Nos jours heureux)

  A holiday camp, eighty unruly or anxious kids, counsellors who don't always take the job seriously... families with children will find it… Read more →

• Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite (Uçurtmayı Vurmasınlar)

  The subject is heavy: a five-year-old forced to grow up in prison because of his mother's sentence. Because the film tells it through a… Read more →

• A Bad Son (Un mauvais fils)

  An adult drama dealing with heavy subjects such as drugs, prison and addiction. Not suitable for children. The themes are heavy for… Read more →

• Web of Passion (À double tour)

  A film for adults, with crime and suspense at its heart. Not one for watching with children; both the story and the mood are grown-up. As… Read more →

• Ankara Summer: Farewell Letter (Ankara Yazı Veda Mektubu)

  This is not a film to watch with children. It deals with very heavy subjects such as torture and a death sentence, and it can deeply upset… Read more →

• Love No More (Aşka Tövbe)

  A calm, emotional love story built entirely on love, jealousy and sacrifice. Mübin's slide into drink and gambling is part of the plot… Read more →

• Where the Fire Burns (Ateşin Düştüğü Yer)

  This film deals with a very heavy subject: honour killings. A sixteen-year-old girl's illness, her pregnancy and the pressure on her family… Read more →

• The Bathroom (Banyo)

  This is not a family film. It has erotic tension, betrayal and crime, and at its heart is the act of peeking into people's most private… Read more →

• Barabbas

  A religious epic, but not one for young children. There is a gladiator fight and a crucifixion scene that may be too harsh for them. At 132… Read more →

• Once Upon a Time (Bir Varmış Bir Yokmuş)

  A romantic music drama aimed more at young adults and grown-ups than at children. The strains in the relationship and its melancholy mood… Read more →

• The Neverending Song (Bitmeyen Şarkı)

  Kind-hearted Necla, who helps everyone in her neighbourhood, is an easy heroine to love. The film opens like an emotional family picture… Read more →

• Caroline Chérie

  Caroline Chérie is an old black-and-white French comedy, but it is not one for family viewing. It has daring nude scenes, and the story is… Read more →

• Lady Cazibe's Daydreams (Cazibe Hanımın Gündüz Düşleri)

  A heavy drama about a lonely woman who mixes up her daydreams and reality. It has sexual themes and builds up to a nervous breakdown, so it… Read more →

• Torn Apart (Daha 17)

  It is a youth series, but a heavy one: a boy who lost his family at five and grew up among foster families. There are secrets and… Read more →

• Deux heures moins le quart avant Jésus-Christ

  A deliberately silly parody comedy set in Roman times. A garage owner accidentally getting caught up in a plot against Caesar may make… Read more →

• Return (Dönüş)

  A very emotional film that will make you cry, so keep tissues handy. But the subject is heavy: a second marriage, village gossip and a… Read more →

• The Most Beautiful Woman in the World (Dünyanın En Güzel Kadını)

  It has the flavour of an old family film: love, music and jealous rivals. Even though part of it seems to unfold in a nightclub, it looks… Read more →

• Football (Futboliye)

  A light, noisy eighties comedy built on a football transfer, a volleyball court and mix-ups; kids may well laugh. Some of the jokes revolve… Read more →

• Grey's Anatomy

  As a medical drama, it puts the operating room and hospital drama at the centre. Heavy subjects like illness and death come up naturally… Read more →

• He Who Falls on His Own Doesn't Cry (Kendi Düşen Ağlamaz)

  This romantic comedy from TRT 1 works well for an evening with the family. It treats love and family with a light, humorous touch, so it is… Read more →

• Kerem and Asli (Kerem İle Aslı)

  A colourful adaptation of a well-known folk tale. Grandparents will know the story, which makes it a nice chance to tell it to the… Read more →

• Alarm for Cobra 11 – The Highway Police (Alarm für Cobra 11 – Die Autobahnpolizei)

  A police action series with shootouts, explosions and fistfights at its core. It may be too rough for young children; middle school and up… Read more →

• Back to Back (Peşpeşe)

  Peşpeşe is a calm film, a family and emotional drama. It tells of two young people whose lives cross without either of them knowing. The… Read more →

• Let's Part with Love (Severek Ayrılalım)

  Severek Ayrılalım is an emotional drama for fans of old Yeşilçam films. But its subject is a woman falling for her sister's husband, a… Read more →

• My Dear Son (Sevgili Oğlum)

  An emotional drama about family ties and sacrifice; older viewers will easily get drawn in. But there is news of a death, followed by… Read more →

• Last Meeting (Son Bulusma)

  A documentary the whole family can watch. Three veterans over a hundred years old share their memories and meet one another. For children… Read more →

• The Other Side of the Water (Suyun Öte Yanı)

  A heavy, thought-provoking film about people tried for their political views, a court case and a prison sentence. Not suitable for young… Read more →

• The Dead Don't Die

  A zombie comedy in which the dead climb out of their graves and attack the living, so it is not for young children. The humour isn't the… Read more →

• The Stone Council (Le Concile de pierre)

  This is not one to watch with the kids. There are nightmares, a car crash, a child in a coma and mysterious murders, all of which could… Read more →

• The Visitors II: The Corridors of Time (Les Couloirs du temps : Les Visiteurs 2)

  A medieval knight and his servant getting lost in time and landing in trouble is an idea children can laugh at too. As a fantasy comedy it… Read more →

• Yumurcak, the Kid from Under the Bridge (Yumurcak Köprüaltı Çocuğu)

  With a child hero, this Yeşilçam film seems an obvious family pick, but be aware: there is a murder, the father is wrongly arrested and… Read more →

• A Man and His Dog (Un homme et son chien)

  The legendary Belmondo in the lead and a dog at his side: the title alone draws families in. But this is not a children's film. It is the… Read more →

• Bitter Rice (Acı Pirinç)

  This film is not suitable for family viewing. It is listed among Yeşilçam's adult-oriented films and is a drama built on revenge. I'd… Read more →

• Ablaze (Alev Alev)

  This is not a family film. The story has heavy subjects such as betrayal, self-harm and ending a pregnancy. It's built on love and… Read more →

• Ayşecik and the Magical Dwarves in the Land of Dreams (Ayşecik ve Sihirli Cüceler Rüyalar Ülkesinde)

  Ayşecik, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion: if the kids know this fairy tale, they will warm to it straight away. It is a… Read more →

• Fatherly (Babacan)

  With a story about the mafia, drugs and revenge, I wouldn't put this on for young children. In a crime-action film you should expect guns… Read more →

• A Handful of Soil (Bir Avuç Toprak)

  An old black-and-white Turkish film that can be a nice pick to watch with grandparents. The story is heavy, though: there is a rivalry over… Read more →

• Kiss of Life (Hayat Öpücüğü)

  A light romantic comedy that is fine for family viewing. The relationship between Metin, who is terrified of illness, and the lively Hayat… Read more →

• Hep Yek

  Think twice before sitting down with young children just because it is a comedy. The plot is about a model being kidnapped, with mob bosses… Read more →

• Au revoir les enfants

  This is a valuable film to watch with children, but it can be heavy for the little ones. The subject is Jewish children hidden during the… Read more →

• If a Woman Loves (Kadın Severse)

  A classic Yeşilçam melodrama; the older folks at home will most likely love it. The sexual themes the novel treats at length are barely… Read more →

• La Cité de l'indicible peur

  Being black and white and in French, it will have a hard time holding children's attention. It's a crime comedy, but it has touches of… Read more →

• La Cité de la peur

  The full title may call it a family comedy, but this is not one for small children. The plot is about a serial killer, and murders with a… Read more →

• La Masseria Delle Allodole

  This is not a film to put on casually with the family. It tells what happens to one family during a genocide, and the subject is very… Read more →

• Le Bossu

  An old-fashioned adventure where good and bad are clearly drawn. It is not an entirely innocent fairy tale, though: a duke is murdered and… Read more →

• Mado

  This one is not for children. The story deals with grown-up subjects such as a suicide, a huge embezzlement and a relationship with a… Read more →

• The Last Step Towards Death (Ölüme Son Adım)

  There are good themes here, like friendship, loyalty and standing together against the bad guys. Because comedy is mixed in, the mood is… Read more →

• In the Fade (Aus dem Nichts)

  This is not a film to watch with children. It follows a woman who loses her husband and six-year-old son in a bombing, and the grief, anger… Read more →

• Quo Vadis, Aida?

  This is not one to watch with children. Its subject is the Srebrenica massacre, in which thousands of men and boys were killed. It is the… Read more →

• Shahmaran (Şahmaran)

  The adventure of a boy raised on fairy tales, and a nice choice to watch with children. Kids will easily warm to Yusuf, who lives with his… Read more →

• Loose Cannons (Mine vaganti)

  A traditional Italian family, a big announcement planned for the dinner table, and plans that go sideways: the film handles family… Read more →

• Trans-Europ-Express

  This film is not suitable for families. There is erotic content and bondage imagery, and the plot revolves around drug smuggling and a… Read more →

• Wild Bride (Vahşi Gelin)

  Old Yeşilçam comedies are usually fine for family viewing, and this one is too. A runaway bride, an angry fiancé on her trail, a grumpy… Read more →

• Wanted

  Grown-ups who love westerns can enjoy this one. But spaghetti westerns rarely go without guns and violence, so it may not suit young… Read more →

• The Lovers (Les Amants)

  This film is not suitable for children. It tells the story of an extramarital affair. Its daring scenes got it banned in many countries. It… Read more →

• Trouble Maker (Baş Belası)

  Adventure, comedy and romance in one. The daughter's sweetheart turning out to be the very fraudster her father is chasing is a fun comic… Read more →

• The Great Exile: Caucasus (Büyük Sürgün Kafkasya)

  A historical drama and a story of exile. Families torn from their homes and the suffering that follows may make for hard scenes, so it is… Read more →

• Abbas in Flower (Çiçek Abbas)

  Watching Şener Şen and İlyas Salman in the same film can be a treat for the whole family. The story is simple: an assistant works hard to… Read more →

• Dancing Arabs - A Borrowed Identity

  This film is about youth, school, friendship and love. You can watch it with teenagers. Eyad hiding who he is to fit in at his new school… Read more →

• Don Juan, or If Don Juan Were a Woman (Don Juan ou Si Don Juan était une femme...)

  This is not a family film. It is billed as an erotic drama and its story is built entirely around seduction, so I would not watch it in the… Read more →

• Hear Me (Duy Beni)

  Duy Beni is a school series about the world of teenagers, but it is rated unsuitable for under-13s, and that matters. It deals with heavy… Read more →

• F Type (F Tipi Film)

  F Type tells a heavy story: prison, life in a cell, solitude and resistance. It is not suitable for children; if you watch it with… Read more →

• Not Worth a Fig (İncir Çekirdeği)

  This is not a film to watch with children. It deals with very heavy subjects such as loss, suicide and an unhappy marriage. The story takes… Read more →

• Hook (Kanca)

  This is not one to watch with children. The story involves war, captivity, torture and the killing of a son. Being a revenge tale, expect… Read more →

• Door (Kapı)

  Kapı is a heavy, sorrowful film, built on a lost son, an abandoned village and an old wound reopened. Young children may find it too slow… Read more →

• Black Executioner (Kara Cellat)

  An adventure film built on the mafia, tough guys and showdowns. The hero helping the poor carries a good feeling. But the subject is the… Read more →

• Dancer in the Dark

  This is not a film for easy family viewing. It is about a mother losing her sight who saves money for her son's operation. It is a very… Read more →

• Le Divorce

  Le Divorce is a family and love story set in Paris. Divorce, being left and new relationships are at the heart of it, so it is not for… Read more →

• Les Visiteurs

  Les Visiteurs is a good pick for a family laugh. A count and his servant flung from the Middle Ages into today, utterly bewildered by the… Read more →

• Manderlay

  Manderlay is not a film to watch with the family. It is built on slavery, coercion and heavy moral questions; it is not suitable for… Read more →

• Now Where Did the 7th Company Get to? (Mais où est donc passée la septième compagnie ?)

  A comedy about what happens to three soldiers cut off from their unit in the middle of a war. The subject is war, but the humour comes from… Read more →

• Sabit Kanca

  Sabit Kanca is a fun film for young people who know the character and his lines by heart. Its hero has a simple fix for every problem and… Read more →

• Delicatessen

  It may be named after a delicatessen, but this is not a comedy to watch with the kids. It shows a dark world where food has all but… Read more →

• Seven Blood-Stained Orchids (Sette orchidee macchiate di rosso)

  This is a serial-killer film and a typical giallo; it is definitely not one to watch with children. Attacks on women and fear are at the… Read more →

• Sevkat Yerimdar 2: Bizde Sakat Çok

  Şevkat Yerimdar 2 is familiar fun for anyone who liked the first film. Şevkat and Pelin's romance picks up where it left off, and his… Read more →

• The Story of Piera (Storia di Piera)

  This film is not suited to family viewing. It is about a girl growing up and her difficult relationship with her mother. It is a heavy… Read more →

• Up to His Ears (Les Tribulations d'un Chinois en Chine)

  A film that mixes adventure and comedy, loosely adapted from a Jules Verne novel, so it looks like an appealing choice for the family. The… Read more →

• Zaytoun

  Zaytoun tells of a forced closeness between a boy and an adult in the middle of a war; in that sense it can be watched with teenagers and… Read more →

• Aaahh Belinda

  Aaahh Belinda may look like a comedy, but it is not a film for children. The story of a woman who loses her identity and cannot tell who… Read more →

• The Golden Glove (Der Goldene Handschuh)

  Don't mistake this for a family film. Rated 18 in Germany, it tells of a real serial killer murdering women. The subject is heavy, the… Read more →

• Carousel (Atlıkarınca)

  This is not a film for children, nor one to put on at a family gathering. Its subject is incest; it's heavy, sad and disturbing. For adults… Read more →

• Farewell Song (Ayrılık Şarkısı)

  Ayrılık Şarkısı is a family melodrama that suits an evening with the grandparents. It is built on feelings rather than fights. Still, heavy… Read more →

• Battal Gazi's Son (Battal Gazi'nin Oğlu)

  Battal Gazi'nin Oğlu is a hero's tale, but it is heavy for young children. There are plenty of battle scenes, and at one point in the story… Read more →

• Challenge of the Tiger

  Challenge of the Tiger is not one to watch with children. Fight scenes are at the heart of it, and the villains are Neo-Nazi terrorists and… Read more →

• The Crazy Ones (Çılgınlar)

  A pleasant evening pick for grown-ups who love old Turkish films. But the story is about a gang of thieves using a young woman's beauty to… Read more →

• D@bbe (Dabbe)

  This is not a family film. It is built on suicides, disturbing images and the idea of the end of the world; leaving small children aside… Read more →

• Don't Touch My Şaban! (Dokunmayın Şabanıma)

  Kemal Sunal films usually work for every age, and this one does too. The role-swap game is a funny muddle that even children can follow… Read more →

• Emmanuelle 2 (Emmanuelle l'antivierge)

  Don't even consider this one for family viewing. It's an erotic drama and completely unsuitable for children and teenagers. Nor is it… Read more →

• Fantozzi against everyone (Fantozzi contro tutti)

  Fantozzi is the comedy of a hapless accountant who turns every ordinary problem into a disaster. His mishaps can make children laugh too.… Read more →

• Hercules

  Hercules is a fantasy adventure whose myths and giant robots could catch children's interest. But there are fights and battles, and parts… Read more →

• Emperor (İmparator)

  This is a mafia and revenge story, so I wouldn't put it on with young children. There's an ambush and an attempt to kill the hero, and his… Read more →

• Facing Windows

  This isn't one to watch with children. At its heart are an unhappy marriage and a married woman falling for the neighbour across the… Read more →

• A Very Long Engagement (Un long dimanche de fiançailles)

  A lovely story of love and hope, but not suitable for young children. The trenches of the First World War are shown harshly, and the… Read more →

• Laila in Haifa

  Not really one for a family evening. It is set in a nightclub and deals with adult topics such as relationships and different ways of life.… Read more →

• Legends of Tomorrow

  Superheroes and time travel will catch children's interest, and the light humour of the later seasons makes family viewing easier. Still… Read more →

• Les Creatures

  This is not a film for children. Don't mistake it for a fairy tale just because there is a talking rabbit; the story is confusing and full… Read more →

• Manuale d'amore

  A light romantic comedy that tells four stages of love in four chapters: falling in love, crisis, betrayal and being left. The title sounds… Read more →

• Run, Man, Run! (Corri uomo corri)

  Fine for an evening in a western-loving household, but not for young children. The toughness and gunplay of the spaghetti western are here… Read more →

• Scene of the Crime (Le Lieu du crime)

  Anyone expecting a crime story from the title may be disappointed; this is more of a heavy family drama. There is a fugitive and people… Read more →

• The Abandoned (Ostavljeni)

  The subject is very heavy: a 13-year-old raised in a children's home, searching for his roots and drawn into a criminal world. It shows the… Read more →

• The Saint Lies in Wait (Le Saint prend l'affût)

  The Saint Lies in Wait looks like a light spy comedy the family can watch together. The story of a father who wants a good future for his… Read more →

• Leyla Everlasting (9 Kere Leyla)

  It may look like a family comedy, but it is about marriage problems and a husband falling for the couple's therapist. So it isn't right for… Read more →

• Amreeka

  A warm but thought-provoking family drama. It follows a mother and son trying to find their footing in a new country. Subjects like… Read more →

• Paternity (Babalık)

  This film isn't one for family viewing. It is built on robbery, murder and revenge, with heavy events like a mother being killed and a… Read more →

• Beyoğlu Beauty (Beyoğlu Güzeli)

  A classic Yeşilçam love story. But heavy matters like marriage, pregnancy and death are part of the plot too. Young children may get bored… Read more →

• For a Few Dollars More (Per qualche dollaro in più)

  A classic western, but not one for children. As the genre goes, guns and violence are part of it, there's a harsh villain, and revenge sits… Read more →

• The Wheel (Çark)

  Çark is not for children. It deals with hard subjects: brutal working conditions, sackings and a death in a workplace accident. There's no… Read more →

• De l'autre côté du lit

  An easy-going family comedy. A husband and wife who swap roles for a year show each other how tiring both housework and working life can… Read more →

• Gulsah Little Mother (Gülşah Küçük Anne)

  This film shows family love through a child's eyes, but it is a heavy story. A father accused of murder, a mother hit by a car and a little… Read more →

• Everyone's Sweetheart (Herkesin Sevgilisi)

  A musical, romantic and clean Yeşilçam film. By its subject it isn't a harsh film, so it can be watched comfortably with grandparents. Fans… Read more →

• Honig im Kopf

  A film that makes you laugh and cry. It tries to tell a hard story about forgetting without turning into a heavy drama. But it runs 139… Read more →

• Suffering (Istırap)

  This one is heavy for watching with children. It deals with harsh subjects: a stepfather's cruelty, a false accusation of theft and Ali… Read more →

• Kızım Ve Ben

  An emotional film about the bond between a mother and her daughter. But know this before watching with children: there is a suicide… Read more →

• The Conformist (Il conformista)

  This film is not for children. Its subject is an assassination mission, an affair and fascism. The telling is complex too; it moves back… Read more →

• Le Magnifique

  A funny, colourful spy comedy. The over-the-top scenes and physical comedy may amuse older kids too. But the film also tells a grown-up… Read more →

• The Son's Room (La stanza del figlio)

  This film is about losing a child, and the subject is genuinely heavy. Crude language and violence are not what it is about, but grief… Read more →

• Oh, That's Fine! (Oh Olsun)

  Three brothers forced to work in a factory once their lies come out makes a nice story for teaching children about honesty. A comedy with… Read more →

• Operation Dumbo Drop

  Two soldiers trying to get an elephant to a village sounds, on paper, like a story children will love. Danny Glover is a warm presence, and… Read more →

• Septembers of Shiraz

  This is a serious drama about a family's hard days. The father's arrest, the interrogation and the prison days can be too heavy for… Read more →

• Driver Nebahat and Her Daughter (Şoför Nebahat ve Kızı)

  A family film with a strong message about the rift between a mother and her daughter. It shows the value of hard work and friendship… Read more →

• Transporter 3 (Le Transporteur 3)

  This is an action film with plenty of violence. Deadly attacks and fights run from start to finish, so it isn't suitable for young… Read more →

• The Virtuous Bigamist (Sous le ciel de Provence)

  It is described as a warm, loving comedy, and Fernandel is a face older viewers will remember with a smile. But the subject is a bit… Read more →

• They Called Him Bulldozer (Lo chiamavano Bulldozer)

  Bud Spencer films usually make viewers of every age laugh. There is a lot of fighting here too, but it is played as a joke rather than for… Read more →

• Un Paso Adelante

  A colourful series about singing, dancing and school life. It is about young people's dreams and the value of hard work, which is a good… Read more →

• Instant Image Show (Anında Görüntü Show)

  There are no ready-made sets or costumes, and each scene is built from the audience's suggestions; even children will quickly get how the… Read more →

• Love Story (Aşk Hikâyesi)

  A drama built on love, family disapproval and money worries, the kind older viewers will enjoy. But a serious illness enters the story and… Read more →

• The Vagabond (Avare)

  A black-and-white drama from 1964, but worth knowing about before you watch with children. Its themes include a gang, blackmail, a child… Read more →

• Flirtatious Girl (Cilveli Kız)

  A film the whole family can watch comfortably, with no crude language or violence to expect. Pretending to be someone else for money and… Read more →

• The Decameron (Il Decameron)

  Don't let the love stories in the title fool you: this is not a family film. Nudity, sex and crude humour run all the way through it. It is… Read more →

• Crazy Crazy Earrings (Deli Deli Küpeli)

  Say Kemal Sunal and most families settle in comfortably, and this is that kind of comedy. But there are a few warnings for young children… Read more →

• Detective School Dropouts

  A feud between cheese-making families, a naive would-be detective and ending up a murder suspect by mistake: on paper, a story a family can… Read more →

• Diaz – Don't Clean Up This Blood

  This isn't a film to pick for a family evening. It is about a real police raid in which people were badly hurt: sixty-one were seriously… Read more →

• The Dreamers

  Let's be plain: this isn't a family film. The sex scenes are very explicit and caused a scandal in Venice. The uncut version is rated… Read more →

• Happiness Never Comes Alone (Un bonheur n'arrive jamais seul)

  It's a romantic comedy with a generally light, fun mood. But the hero's life revolves around nights out and short flings, and a love affair… Read more →

• Break the Chains of Your Heart (Kır Gönlünün Zincirini)

  The story turns on a sister's suicide and the revenge plan that follows. That is a heavy theme for young children. Grown-ups who love… Read more →

• Mole Family (Köstebekgiller)

  A TRT Çocuk series you can put on for young children with peace of mind. At its centre is a curious girl who loves animals and reading… Read more →

• Les Misérables

  Hugo's story says valuable things for families: mercy, honesty and giving people a second chance. But this is a 210-minute film in two… Read more →

• Marquise

  The costumes, stage performances and historical names may catch older children's interest. But this isn't a fairy tale. Marquise is a woman… Read more →

• Rana's Wedding

  A short film, about 86 minutes. On the surface it is about a wedding, but the background is heavy: checkpoints, family objections and… Read more →

• There's a Celebration / Honey Girl (Şenlik Var / Bal Kız)

  A Yeşilçam film that mixes comedy, drama and sentiment, and one the whole family can watch. Friendship and compassion are front and centre.… Read more →

• The Last Train (Der letzte Zug)

  This is not one to watch with children. It shows the brutality of the deportation journey openly, which is too heavy for little ones.… Read more →

• Summer Book (Tatil Kitabı)

  Its subject is a family story through and through, but it isn't a family film. There's a harsh father, tension at home and a head of the… Read more →

• The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe (Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire)

  A comedy grown-ups and children can laugh at together. The humour comes from what happens to a clumsy violinist who doesn't understand… Read more →

• They Call Me Trinity (Lo chiamavano Trinità…)

  Instead of the bloody gunfights of classic Westerns, this one has fist fights, and the violence always turns into a joke. That makes it a… Read more →

• Wrong Rosary (Uzak İhtimal)

  The story isn't built on violence or fights; it's a calm, serious drama. But it's hard to say it suits everyone in the house. It moves… Read more →

• Unfinished Happiness (Yarım Kalan Saadet)

  A melodrama of the familiar, much-loved kind for the older generation. But the story is quite heavy: a plane crash, a car accident… Read more →

• Augustine

  This isn't one for the family. It has an erotic streak and shows heavy subjects such as illness, seizures and paralysis openly. I wouldn't… Read more →

• Stolen Eyes (Çalıntı Gözler)

  The subject is heavy: a minority forced to change their names, protests and the death of a child. This is not a film for young children.… Read more →

• Captain Fracasse (Le Capitaine Fracasse)

  It could be a nice weekend film for grandparents and older children. There are sword duels and a love story, and the plot is easy to… Read more →

• Push

  At the centre of the film is a young girl who can sketch the future, which may catch children's interest. But the story unfolds in the… Read more →

• Delirious

  The main themes are fame, ambition and a friendship put to the test. It will not do much for small children; the troubles in this story are… Read more →

• Confessions of a Lady Cop (La poliziotta fa carriera)

  This one is not for families. As the genre demands, sex and nudity are handled openly, and the comedy is largely built on them. If you want… Read more →

• Joseph

  It's a story people know from the Bible, so grandparents and children alike recognise it. Jealousy, forgiveness and family ties make it a… Read more →

• Scary Movie 5

  The title says horror, but this is a spoof, and it is still not an easy pick for a family with children. Parodies of this kind usually lean… Read more →

• Las 13 rosas

  A heavy film about a real historical tragedy. Arrests, harsh interrogations, prison and execution are not subjects for young children. But… Read more →

• Le Diable et les Dix Commandements

  With the Ten Commandments as its subject, you might take it for a family film. But since the commandments cover lying, theft and adultery… Read more →

• Offroad

  Think twice before putting it on with the family just because it's a comedy: the story is about fifty kilos of cocaine found in a jeep and… Read more →

• Private Practice

  This is a medical drama, but with a more adult slant. The hard cases bring moral and ethical dilemmas, and the doctors' private lives are a… Read more →

• Servir y proteger

  A daily series about the routine of a police station, the kind of thing a family can put on together. Since it's about crime and police… Read more →

• The Players (Les Infidèles)

  This is not a family film, and it is best to say so up front. The subject is infidelity, the humour is aimed at adults, and one chapter… Read more →

• The Seven Deadly Sins (Les Sept Péchés capitaux)

  The subject is the seven deadly sins, with each chapter about a different one. Headings like envy, anger and gluttony are a good way to… Read more →

• What a Man

  It's a romantic comedy, but not one for young children. Being cheated on, breaking up and trying to win women over are front and centre.… Read more →

• Beyond the Sea (Beyond the Sea – Musik war sein Leben)

  For a music-loving family it is not a bad pick. The songs are at the centre of the story, and a child clinging to life despite illness… Read more →

• Blutzbrudaz

  It could be a fun pick for teenagers who love hip-hop; it is a story about friendship and the price of success. But since it is set in the… Read more →

• The Grand Budapest Hotel

  It's colourful, fast and witty, and at first glance it looks fine for everyone. But the story runs on a mysterious death and a murder… Read more →

• The Misfortunates (De helaasheid der dingen)

  Don't take this for a family film just because its main character is thirteen. Daily life in the house is full of drinking, women and… Read more →

• Colours of Time (La Venue de l'avenir)

  A warm family chronicle for anyone curious about where their family comes from. With its dramatic-comedy tone it is not a heavy drama. But… Read more →

• Grange Hill

  A children's series about school life. Episodes run about 25 minutes, a good length for watching together in the evening. Because it deals… Read more →

• The Quick and the Dead

  The title tells you what you are getting: a film about gunfights. The story is built around a deadly quick-draw contest, so gun violence… Read more →

• Jupiter's Moon (Jupiter holdja)

  A serious film about refugee life that opens with a young man being shot by police at the border. There is violence and the subject is… Read more →

• L'homme orchestre

  A comedy set in Monaco and full of ballet and music; a fine choice for watching with the family. A strict boss whose order falls apart is… Read more →

• Lagaan

  Villagers uniting against an arrogant officer, team spirit, patience and a big match: a story very well suited to family viewing. A. R.… Read more →

• November (Noviembre)

  A film about street theatre, ideals and art's relationship with money. It is not one for small children; the mockumentary style and the… Read more →

• Resident Evil: Retribution

  An action-horror franchise film built around virus experiments. Because of its violence and horror scenes it is not suitable for young… Read more →

• The Anarchist's Wife (Die Frau des Anarchisten)

  A heavy, sad film about war, loss and a long wait. Not for young children; the subject is too much for them. High-school-age teenagers… Read more →

• The Promise

  A heavy historical drama about the collapse of an empire and the massacres around it. This is not a film to watch with children. If… Read more →

• The Serpent Queen

  A series built on court intrigue and power struggles, made for adults. Marriage, the pressure to have children and ruthless power games sit… Read more →

• The Three Brothers (Les Trois Frères)

  It is a French comedy with a small child in the story, so it looks like a family pick. Still, three brothers in debt drifting into crime is… Read more →

• the Walking Dead

  This is not one for the family living room. It's a post-apocalyptic horror drama; the zombie scenes are as bloody and harsh as the genre… Read more →

• Themroc

  This is not a film for family viewing. Its scenes of incest and cannibalism earned it adults-only ratings wherever it was shown. Instead of… Read more →

• War and Peace

  It's a big 1950s studio film, the kind that generally won't cause problems when watched with the family and grandparents. But it runs 208… Read more →

• Alexandre le bienheureux

  A comedy that speaks more to grown-ups by its very subject: a man deciding to stop working and enjoy life is an idea aimed at adults rather… Read more →

• Stupid Champion (Aptal Şampiyon)

  Suitable for families looking for a light, simple comedy. The story rests on a lookalike mix-up and is easy to follow; older children will… Read more →

• Baskin

  This one is not for the family. It is a hard-edged horror film set in Hell that shows blood and brutality openly. Both its subject and its… Read more →

• Betty Blue (37°2 le matin)

  This is not a film to watch with the family. It is known as an erotic drama and depicts a severe mental breakdown; with both its sexual… Read more →

• Bombshell Girl (Bomba Gibi Kız)

  A black-and-white Yeşilçam tale of love and friendship that grandparents will enjoy. But the film's world is casinos, rigged card games and… Read more →

• The Döngel Workshop (Döngel Karhanesi)

  The story is set in a brothel and is about running that very business. It is a political satire told with black humour and aimed at adults.… Read more →

• Elaha

  This is not a film to sit down and watch with the family. Its subject is virginity, hymen surgery and female sexuality, and it deals with… Read more →

• Emanet

  At the heart of the story are little Yusuf, who loses his mother, and his aunt Seher, who takes care of him. That makes it a family series… Read more →

• The Nut Job

  Talking animals and a plan to rob a nut shop: an adventure that will catch young children's interest. With a Turkish dub, even children who… Read more →

• School for Love (Futures Vedettes)

  Art school, singing and dancing: at first glance it looks like a film the whole household could watch. But at the heart of the story is the… Read more →

• Gırgır Ali

  The title sounds like pure comedy, but the story has a murder accusation, gamblers, a nightclub and a chase with hired muscle. It may be a… Read more →

• Dream and Reality (Hayal ve Gerçek)

  A ghost, magic and mother-in-law squabbles are the kind of material a household can laugh at together. The scares belong to a comedy and… Read more →

• Joan of Arcadia

  A show teenagers and parents can share. The idea of God giving a teenager missions can open good conversations at home: kindness… Read more →

• The Broken Disk (Kırık Plak)

  Thanks to Zeki Müren's songs, this is a film grandparents will gladly watch. But the story also includes a singer's voice being damaged out… Read more →

• Tarzan of Manisa (Manisa Tarzanı)

  A film built on love of nature and hard work; a good choice for families who want to teach children the value of planting trees and… Read more →

• The Season Has Blossomed (Mevsim Çiçek Açtı)

  The film is about a woman repeatedly beaten by her husband, and a young girl is part of the story. Because of this heavy theme it is not… Read more →

• Recep İvedik

  Because the character is familiar from television, everyone at home may be curious. But the jokes are crude, which is exactly what some… Read more →

• Sapphire (Safir)

  With its Cappadocia setting and family story, it looks at first like a series for the whole household. But the plot involves tragedy… Read more →

• A Magnificent Haunting (Magnifica presenza)

  The ghost theme may sound like horror at first, but this is a dramatic comedy that treats the surreal with a light touch. Even so, its… Read more →

• The Intruder (L'Intrus)

  This is not a family film. The story does not move in a straight line, dream and reality blur, and the plot turns on an illegal heart… Read more →

• My Lying Sweetheart (Yalancı Yarim)

  A clean, light comedy built on a fake-fiancée scheme. Do not expect crude language or violence; it is easy to watch with viewers of every… Read more →

• Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise (Françoise ou la Vie conjugale)

  An adult drama about a marriage coming apart. The subject is heavy and the telling is calm, so children are unlikely to be drawn in. It is… Read more →

• Battle of the Brave (Nouvelle-France)

  A love story in a historical setting looks family-friendly at first glance. But the plot involves a priest's obsession with a young woman… Read more →

• Les Dalton

  Children who know Lucky Luke will recognise the Dalton Brothers right away. There is a robbery and a prison break, but it is all told in an… Read more →

• Love of the Giants (Devlerin Aşkı)

  A love triangle and a story of jealousy, plus an attempt on a businessman's life. So it is not for very young children, but it suits a… Read more →

• Men (Erkekler)

  Its subject is infidelity and marriage trouble, so it is not a comedy to watch with children. Teenagers are unlikely to find the topic… Read more →

• The Wedding Singer

  A romantic comedy whose message is not to marry the wrong person and to notice the right one in time. There are weddings, songs and a sweet… Read more →

• Japanese Work (Japon İşi)

  A Kemal Sunal comedy, the kind you can comfortably put on with the grandparents. Worth knowing, though: the villain is a mafia boss who… Read more →

• U.S. Marshals

  This is an action thriller built on a plane crash, an escape and a relentless pursuit. In that genre you should expect tense and violent… Read more →

• King of Doormen (Kapıcılar Kralı)

  One of Kemal Sunal's best-known films, a comedy that can make grown-ups and kids laugh at the same time. Still, it is worth a word with the… Read more →

• Knockin' on Heaven's Door

  Terminal illness, a stolen car, money and a gun on a road trip: the subject is not for children. The story is heavy, but it is a… Read more →

• The Queen (Kraliçe)

  The story starts from a sex scandal and a betrayal in a marriage, so it is not a good pick for watching with young children. Teenagers can… Read more →

• Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (Labirent: Alev Deneyleri)

  A dystopia adapted from a young-adult novel, with a world that appeals to middle- and high-school kids. But there is a post-apocalyptic… Read more →

• Le Miracle des loups

  An old-style knights' adventure with easy-to-follow themes such as love, loyalty and betrayal. Older children and teens with an interest in… Read more →

• Muriel (Muriel ou le Temps d'un retour)

  This film is not for children. War trauma, a soldier who saw a young girl die, lies and resentments are heavy subjects. The storytelling is… Read more →

• Pardon Mon Affaire (Un éléphant ça trompe énormément)

  This is not a family film. At its centre is a married man's wish to have an affair, and cheating in general. The humour may be light, but… Read more →

• Peppermint Soda (Diabolo menthe)

  A nice choice to watch with teenage daughters; it gets you talking about sisterhood, the bond between a mother and her girls, and the… Read more →

• Prince Valiant

  King Arthur, Excalibur, the Knights of the Round Table: a fairy-tale world that children can step into straight away. The wicked sorceress… Read more →

• Rebel

  This is not a film to sit down and watch with the whole family. It deals with very heavy subjects: war, armed militias and young people… Read more →

• Remember Me, My Love (Ricordati di me)

  This is not one for a family evening with children. At its centre are infidelity and a rekindled passion, and the teenage children's… Read more →

• Soldier of Fortune (Il soldato di ventura)

  Bud Spencer and a band of companions rushing from one adventure to the next for the sake of honour: an easy pick for a family evening. It… Read more →

• Last Action Hero

  The hero is a child and the story hangs on a magic cinema ticket, so it is easy to mistake it for a children's film. At heart, though, it… Read more →

• La Dolce Vita

  Not a film to watch with children. It is about the adult world, its parties and relationships, and in its day it was called obscene and… Read more →

• That Most Important Thing: Love (L'important c'est d'aimer)

  Not a film for a family evening. It is a tragic love triangle set in an unforgiving industry, and a heavy drama aimed at adults. Too dark… Read more →

• The Brand New Testament (Le Tout Nouveau Testament)

  A little girl in the lead and a fantasy-fable feel can make it look like a children's film. It isn't. It is a black comedy about religion… Read more →

• The Crime of Monsieur Lange (Le Crime de monsieur Lange)

  There is a light comic touch, but at its heart are a crime and a power struggle at work, so it suits adults and older teenagers. Young… Read more →

• The Five Man Army (Un esercito di 5 uomini)

  Bud Spencer's name may lead the household to expect a comedy, but this is a heist western. It is set during a revolution, with explosives… Read more →

• The Sorrow of Mrs. Schneider (Trishtimi i zonjës Shnajder)

  Its subject is love for a married woman, so this is not a family film to watch with young children. It suits adults and older teens who… Read more →

• A Man in Love (Un homme amoureux)

  This is an adult drama about a married man's love affair with a young actress. Given the subject, it is not one to watch with children, and… Read more →

• Family Honor (Aile Şerefi)

  This film is about a family sticking together, but it's worth knowing before you watch with young children: the youngest son is hit by a… Read more →

• My Mother (Mia madre)

  The subject is heavy: a seriously ill mother and a family trying to carry that weight. It is not for small children; both the subject and… Read more →

• Armageddon

  A save-the-world story where heroism takes centre stage, and an exciting pick to watch with teenagers. It is a disaster film, though… Read more →

• Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (Astérix et Obélix : Mission Cléopâtre)

  A colourful magic-potion comedy drawn from the comic books, and an easy pick for family viewing. Children take to Asterix and Obelix… Read more →

• When Father Was Away on Business (Otac na službenom putu)

  Don't mistake this for a children's film just because the story is seen through a child's eyes. A father arrested and sent to a labour… Read more →

• Barfuss

  It may look like a romantic comedy, but the subject isn't light: a young woman who has escaped from a psychiatric hospital and a man who… Read more →

• BloodRayne

  This film is not for children. It's a story built on vampires, blood and revenge, and the rape and murder of the heroine's mother sits at… Read more →

• Bobby Deerfield

  A love story built around an incurable illness; the subject is heavy, so it isn't one for young children. Kids who get excited about race… Read more →

• Breaking the Waves

  This is not one to watch with children. It deals with very heavy subjects: a husband left paralysed, guilt, and a strange demand that puts… Read more →

• Elsa & Fred (Elsa y Fred)

  This film is mostly for grandparents and the adults sitting with them. It's about two people trying to be happy again late in life, a calm… Read more →

• Playing House (Evcilik Oyunu)

  A light Yeşilçam comedy you can watch comfortably with the family; going by the summary there are no heavy themes, just love, jealousy and… Read more →

• Flatfoot in Africa (Piedone l'africano)

  It is an adventure that mixes crime and comedy, but the plot revolves around drugs and diamond smuggling. You may need to explain that to… Read more →

• Two Acrobats (İki Cambaz)

  It is an absurd, slapstick comedy, and the grandparents may enjoy seeing Cüneyt Arkın and Erol Taş in this light. The fights are played for… Read more →

• The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez (Le Gendarme de Saint-Tropez)

  An old-fashioned comedy that gets its laughs from the scrapes of an overzealous sergeant; grandparents and grandchildren can laugh at the… Read more →

• A Funny Love Story (Komik Bir Aşk Hikayesi)

  A light romantic comedy about a blind man trying to bring some colour back into his life. The subject is warm, and the love story looks… Read more →

• La Boum

  A good film to watch together with kids in their early teens. First love, a new school, parties and tension at home are all things… Read more →

• Madame Sans-Gêne

  A film somewhere between romantic comedy and comedy of manners, adapted from an old stage play. Nothing in the summary points to violence… Read more →

• My Mother's Castle (Le Château de ma mère)

  A film drawn from childhood memories in Provence, told through a boy's eyes. By its subject it looks fine for family viewing; grandparents… Read more →

• My New Partner (Les Ripoux)

  It is a police comedy, but it is about a cop on the take leading his new partner astray. In other words, a bad example sits at the heart of… Read more →

• Nine

  A film full of songs and dancing might seem like one for the kids, but the subject is for grown-ups: a married director floundering between… Read more →

• Rang De Basanti

  The friendship, high spirits and music of the young characters seem at first to speak to everyone. But the story carries heavy themes, like… Read more →

• Roma

  This film is not for children. The sections set in Mussolini-era brothels and those given over to the hippie generation's free love make it… Read more →

• The Milky Way (La Voie lactée)

  This isn't a family film. It's a religious satire that puts figures like Jesus, the Virgin Mary and the Devil on screen, with time and… Read more →

• Santa Claus Is a Stinker (Le père Noël est une ordure)

  Don't sit down with the kids just because it is a Christmas film. This is a deliberately provocative, mocking comedy with crude, biting… Read more →

• Survivor Turkey (Survivor Türkiye)

  The endurance and strategy games out in the wild are the kind of thing children enjoy too. Guessing together who will win can become a fun… Read more →

• The Married Couple of the Year Two (Les Mariés de l'an II)

  Its subject may be a husband and wife who want to divorce, but it is a comedy-adventure set during the revolutionary years. For teenagers… Read more →

• The Tattoo (Le Tatoué)

  A light comedy from classic French cinema: the story is a bargain over a tattoo and a château, and nothing in the summary looks heavy or… Read more →

• The Young Girls of Rochefort (Les Demoiselles de Rochefort)

  A colourful, cheerful musical full of songs, and nothing in the summary points to violence or heavy themes. The story does revolve around… Read more →

• A Christmas Tale (Un conte de Noël)

  It may have Christmas in the title, but this is not a holiday film. There is a terminal illness, long-held family grudges and a teenager… Read more →

• A Difficult Life (Una vita difficile)

  It may start as a comedy, but this is not family entertainment. The subject is politics, the post-war years and whether a man will give up… Read more →

• I Miss You Too (Ben de Özledim)

  The subject matter is heavy: betrayal, debt, revenge, blindness, all told with plenty of tears. For grandparents who love arabesk music it… Read more →

• Christine

  A romantic but sad period film. A young couple's happiness ends tragically, so anyone expecting a light love story may be caught off guard.… Read more →

• Dogville

  This is not a family-night film. It is about help offered to a woman on the run turning into exploitation and humiliation, a heavy and… Read more →

• Fack ju Göhte 2

  It is a teen comedy set around a school, but even its title rests on a deliberately misspelled swear word, which hints at the tone of the… Read more →

• Flatfoot in Egypt (Piedone d’Egitto)

  It is a police comedy where the comic side dominates, so it is a reasonable pick for family viewing. The story is simple and built around… Read more →

• Free Men (Les Hommes libres)

  A story of solidarity that history lessons rarely cover, and a good chance to watch and talk with high-school-age teens. But there's war… Read more →

• I Am Sartana, Trade Your Guns for a Coffin (C'è Sartana... vendi la pistola e comprati la bara!)

  An old-school gunslinger film of the kind western-loving grandparents put on at the weekend. But the genre means gunfights and deaths are… Read more →

• If You Meet Sartana Pray for Your Death (...Se incontri Sartana prega per la tua morte)

  This is a spaghetti western, built around a gunfighter, lust for gold and betrayal. Gunfights and deaths are common in this genre, so it… Read more →

• Iznogoud

  As a comedy that comes from a comic book, it looks fine for watching with the whole household. The humour is built on schemes that keep… Read more →

• Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds (Karpuz Kabuğundan Gemiler Yapmak)

  A summer story of two young people in love with cinema, with an innocent romance and big dreams. In subject, it's a film that suits family… Read more →

• Unknown

  A tense thriller: a car crash, a pursuit, danger and a story where it's unclear who can be trusted. Not suitable for young children; it can… Read more →

• Lady L

  Don't let the comedy-drama label mislead you: the story reaches from youth years spent in a Paris brothel to the days of revolution. Its… Read more →

• Musallat 2 (Musallat 2: Lanet)

  This is a horror film about a curse, sorcery and a nightmare rooted in a childhood that cannot be remembered. The production sets out to… Read more →

• New York, I Love You

  A film made of short love stories, with romance and adult concerns up front. There's little here to hold children's interest, and teenagers… Read more →

• Not Here to Be Loved (Je ne suis pas là pour être aimé)

  A calm, warm story for grown-ups. It is about separation, loneliness and a difficult relationship with a grumpy father. Young children may… Read more →

• Odds and Evens (Pari e dispari)

  There's plenty of fighting, but it's all knockabout, closer to a joke than to real violence. Still, the story is built on betting, gambling… Read more →

• Rina

  A gently paced film that mixes comedy with emotional drama. At its centre is three friends' dream of opening a winery, which some families… Read more →

• Round Midnight

  This isn't one for small children; it's for music-loving adults or high-school-age teens curious about jazz. The story lives in a grown-up… Read more →

• The Stendhal Syndrome (La sindrome di Stendhal)

  This is definitely not one to watch with the family. The subject is a serial killer who rapes and murders women, and that violence sits at… Read more →

• The Trojan Horse (La guerra di Troia)

  An appealing subject for children who love mythology: the Trojan War and the famous wooden horse. But since it is a war film, expect battle… Read more →

• The Wedding Night (Zifaf)

  A classic melodrama built around an adult love triangle. There's jealousy, trickery and a court case; the themes aren't meant for children… Read more →

• Trees Die Standing (Ağaçlar Ayakta Ölür)

  One of those films three generations can watch together. At its heart are a grandmother and a sweet lie told to make her happy; it's a… Read more →

• Ali and Nino (Ali ve Nino)

  Ali and Nino is a serious romantic drama in which family and religious differences set limits on two young people's love. Its message is a… Read more →

• Andaz Apna Apna

  Two young men planning to marry a rich girl for her fortune is not the best message for children. But the story is set up as a comedy of… Read more →

• Prisoner of Love (Aşk Mahkumu)

  This is not a film to watch with children. The story involves a woman who loses her family in an accident and her ability to speak, and a… Read more →

• Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia (Astérix et Obélix : Au service de Sa Majesté)

  This Asterix and Obelix film is a colourful, playful adventure of the kind you watch with children. With a magic potion, a long journey and… Read more →

• Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar (Astérix et Obélix contre César)

  For children who know Asterix and Obelix from the comics, seeing the heroes played by real actors is a special treat. As a fantasy… Read more →

• Beyond Dreams (Dröm vidare)

  The subject is heavy: a young woman fresh out of prison, caught between her struggling family and her old friends. That makes it a poor… Read more →

• Big Sur

  This is not a family film. At its centre are alcoholism and a writer broken in body and mind; the subject is heavy and the mood dark. It's… Read more →

• A Fistful of Dollars (Per un pugno di dollari)

  This is a western, set in a world of hard men. The hero plays two families against each other for his own gain, so there is no clear good… Read more →

• Black Belly of the Tarantula (La tarantola dal ventre nero)

  This is a giallo, a crime thriller with horror elements. Films of this kind usually include harsh scenes. So it is not the right pick for… Read more →

• The Expendables (Cehennem Melekleri)

  This is a mercenary film, built from start to finish around an armed operation. Gunfights and explosions are its main ingredients. It is… Read more →

• Coup de tête

  An appealing subject for a football-loving family, but this is not a children's film. The story has a man who loses his job and is wrongly… Read more →

• Criminal Minds

  This series is not for children. Every episode centres on an offender and their victims, and because it focuses on the offender's mind, the… Read more →

• The Danish Girl

  This is a heavy drama made for adults. It treats gender identity, marriage and surgery seriously, and it isn't one to watch with young… Read more →

• Der Schuh des Manitu

  The comic mishaps of an Apache chief and his cowboy blood brother are played with absurd humour. Teenagers and adults may well laugh. But… Read more →

• The Big Blue (Le Grand Bleu)

  This is not an easy pick for the family. The story begins with young Jacques losing his father in a diving accident, which is a heavy… Read more →

• Far Cry

  This film is not for children. It is about a fight for survival among armed men and experiments gone out of control; violence sits at the… Read more →

• Stealth

  For teens into science fiction and fighter jets, the subject is tempting. But the film is set in the military world and built around… Read more →

• Isabel

  For a family that loves history it can be a good pick, but it is not for young children. It deals with heavy subjects such as fights over… Read more →

• Kolpaçino 3. Devre

  It is a crime comedy: a mob boss, found money and an escape plan. For adults and older teens who know the series, it is familiar fun. The… Read more →

• Save Me (Kurtar Beni)

  This is not a film to watch with children. It deals with heavy subjects like prostitution, mental illness and murder. At its core is a… Read more →

• The Leopard (Le Guépard)

  A long, slow-moving period drama; it will be hard to hold small children's attention to the end. Watching it with high-school teenagers who… Read more →

• Los hombres de Paco

  It's a police series, but one that mostly tries to make you laugh with its clumsy, good-hearted heroes, so the early seasons are easy to… Read more →

• Article 438 (Madde 438)

  A very heavy film whose subject is rape and a legal provision that softened the sentence for it. There are child actors in the cast, but it… Read more →

• Man of the East (...E poi lo chiamarono il Magnifico)

  Its hero is a polite young man who dislikes violence, which makes it gentler than hard-edged westerns. The fights are mostly there for… Read more →

• The Masked Turkey (Maske Kimsin Sen?)

  At first glance it looks like a singing contest for the whole family: costumes, a stage and a guessing game. Kids may enjoy chasing the… Read more →

• Miral

  Miral is not a film for relaxed family viewing. It is about a girl growing up amid conflict, children orphaned by war and being drawn into… Read more →

• My American Uncle (Mon oncle d'Amérique)

  This is not a family film; it speaks mostly to adults who enjoy thinking things through. A scientist's views on human behaviour are told… Read more →

• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

  A fantasy adventure the whole household can watch together. Talking animals and a magical land grab children's attention straight away, and… Read more →

• Recep İvedik 4

  There's a warm core to the story, a football team of neighbourhood kids and the fight to save their pitch, and that side speaks to… Read more →

• The Yellow Rolls-Royce

  This is a drama aimed mostly at adults. There are three separate stories, one of them built around a gangster, and the events reach into… Read more →

• Flower of Love (Sevda Çiçeği)

  A light romantic comedy built around a game of love, with no heavy theme in the foreground. That makes it a series the family can put on… Read more →

• Let's Hope It's a Girl (Speriamo che sia femmina)

  A calm, grown-up comedy about a large family of women. What stands out isn't belly laughs but separations, family relationships and… Read more →

• Storm Rider

  This is a spaghetti western built on revenge: a murdered man's children are trying to kill an innocent young man. In my view it is not… Read more →

• The Gendarme and the Gendarmettes (Le Gendarme et les Gendarmettes)

  The gendarme series is known as the kind of comedy young and old laugh at together, and this last film stays on the same family-friendly… Read more →

• Gendarme in New York (Le Gendarme à New York)

  Louis de Funès's short-tempered yet likeable gendarme is the kind of character who can make viewers of any age laugh. His daughter Nicole… Read more →

• The First Beautiful Thing (La prima cosa bella)

  It may look like a warm story about the bond between a mother and her children, but at its centre are mistreatment at home and a family… Read more →

• The Judge and the Assassin (Le Juge et l'Assassin)

  This is not a family film. Its subject is the capture and trial of a killer who left a trail of rapes and murders, and it is based on a… Read more →

• The Little Bather (Le Petit Baigneur)

  The story is simple enough for children to follow: a boss who hates water but loves money wrecks, with his own hands, the yacht that would… Read more →

• The Promise (Das Versprechen)

  This is not one for young children: the subject is heavy and the emotions are grown-up. It can work, though, with high-school teenagers who… Read more →

• The Woman in Gold

  This is the kind of film to watch with teenagers and talk about afterwards. It shows what the Nazi era cost one family through a painting… Read more →

• Thor: Love and Thunder (Thor : Amour et tonnerre)

  A superhero film that mixes romance with adventure, fine for watching with older children and teenagers. Two things are worth flagging… Read more →

• Tristana

  This is not a family-night film. An old man trying to bind to himself the young woman he raised in his house makes for a heavy story about… Read more →

• Turbo

  Turbo is a colourful animated film you can watch comfortably with young children. Its message is simple and positive: someone who feels… Read more →

• Turkish for Beginners (Türkisch für Anfänger)

  A culture-clash comedy sounds like family viewing, but note that it was released in Russia with a 16 age rating. So it is not for small… Read more →

• Venuto al mondo

  This is a drama of love and war. The story unfolds in the middle of a war and carries heavy emotions, with loss and facing the past at the… Read more →

• Ulysses (Ulisse)

  An old-fashioned adventure for families who want to make mythology appealing. Odysseus, his faithful wife Penelope and the enchantress… Read more →

• Woman Times Seven

  This one isn't for family viewing. It is an erotic comedy, and most of its segments deal with cheating and marriage problems. Don't expect… Read more →

• Young Sinners (Les Tricheurs)

  A youth drama about the daily lives and attitudes of young people of its time, aimed more at adults. There are comic moments, but the… Read more →

• A Very Private Affair (Vie privée)

  This is a drama for adults. It is about fame, press pressure and the loss of a private life; not a story that will hold children's… Read more →

• Avengers: Age of Ultron

  An appealing superhero film for kids and teens. There is a lot of fighting and destruction, which may feel intense and loud for very young… Read more →

• We Cannot Come Together (Bir Araya Gelemeyiz)

  An emotional musical whose songs the older members of the family may well enjoy. But the story includes revenge, prison, an abduction and a… Read more →

• Goodbye Again (Aimez-vous Brahms…)

  This is a love drama made for adults, not children. Loneliness, infidelity and a relationship with an age gap sit at the heart of the… Read more →

• Crazy Friends

  Talking animals, a circus and a rescue adventure: a colourful animation for young children. Fans of the first two films may be… Read more →

• The Greatest Shaban (En Büyük Şaban)

  Kemal Sunal comedies are usually watched at home with the whole family, and this one is in the same spirit. A word of warning, though: the… Read more →

• French Cancan

  A musical comedy packed with song and dance; the colourful scenes can catch the eye of young and old. But the story is set in the world of… Read more →

• Gente di Roma

  There is no single story to follow here; short episodes come one after another. Children may find that structure boring, and it needs… Read more →

• I Would Give My Life for You (Hayatım Sana Feda)

  It is about love, friendship and sacrifice; going by the synopsis, there is no reason to expect crude language or heavy violence. But a car… Read more →

• Welcome

  The subject is heavy: a young migrant who decides to swim across the sea to be with the girl he loves. It is not for small children; both… Read more →

• Hôtel du Nord

  An old French classic whose subjects are entirely for grown-ups. There is a young couple trying to die together, a prostitute, and a man… Read more →

• Big Deal on Madonna Street (I soliti ignoti)

  The heroes are thieves, but the comedy comes from incompetence, not malice. Grandparents and teenagers can laugh together. The film is in… Read more →

• Il coltello di ghiaccio (Detrás del silencio)

  The story involves a serial killer and a mute young woman who lives in fear of him. This is not a film to put on casually with children or… Read more →

• In the Land of Blood and Honey

  This is not a film to watch with children or older relatives. War violence, a prison camp and mass rape are shown directly. The subject is… Read more →

• Cow Shaban (İnek Şaban)

  Say Kemal Sunal and families come to mind, and this one is no exception. Football, a lookalike mix-up and the scrapes of naive Şaban make… Read more →

• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo)

  A legendary film, but think twice before watching it with children. The gunslingers' story unfolds amid betrayals and the chaos of a war… Read more →

• Karaoğlan

  There are sword fights and large battle scenes, with some humour sprinkled in. Older children who love adventure can watch it with their… Read more →

• Kokowääh

  It is a comedy, and Schweiger's daughters are in the cast. That alone does not make it a children's film, though. German comedies can… Read more →

• Le Roi danse

  Court, music and dance: at first glance it looks like a costume film for the whole family. But Lully is drawn here as a libertine, and… Read more →

• Le Rouge et le Noir

  As an adaptation of a classic novel it can be recommended to school-age teenagers, but be aware: at the heart of the story are a forbidden… Read more →

• Mıstık

  A fairy-tale story about a villager looking for a cure for his sick mother; who is good and who is bad is clear enough for children to… Read more →

• Isolated (Münferit)

  This is not a film for family viewing. Attacks on women, children who die and dead bodies are at the centre of the story; the subject is… Read more →

• Nicholas on Holiday (Les Vacances du petit Nicolas)

  Nicholas on Holiday is an easy choice for a family with children. The humour comes from misunderstandings, so don't expect crude jokes or… Read more →

• Niyazi Gul, the Galloping Vet (Niyazi Gül Dörtnala)

  A vet who understands animals' language and opposes hunting and real fur: a comedy that is both fun and carries a nice message for… Read more →

• Phantom Pain (Phantomschmerz)

  A father, his daughter and a life changed by an accident: the subject is the kind a family could talk about. But this is a grown-up drama.… Read more →

• Quiet Chaos (Caos calmo)

  This is a film with a heavy subject: a father loses his wife and is left alone with his young daughter. The story mostly revolves around a… Read more →

• La Grande Vadrouille

  Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! is a comedy different generations can laugh at together. The war and the Nazi occupation are in the… Read more →

• Sheitan

  Don't let the Christmas-film label fool you: this is not something to put on for the family on Christmas Eve. It mixes horror with sex and… Read more →

• Shooting Stars (Trois Zéros)

  A football comedy looks like an easy family pick at first glance. But the story is built more on transfers, agent bargaining and money than… Read more →

• Royal Affairs in Versailles (Si Versailles m'était conté...)

  A film that fills the eye with its colour images and its palace, and one you can watch with teenagers who like history. But it is very long… Read more →

• Sorry to Bother You

  It may be billed as a comedy, but this is not a family film. The black humour dominates, and the story heads into a disturbing corporate… Read more →

• Suspiria

  This is a horror film, and murders are part of the story. Its colours and music build strong unease; it is not suitable for children and… Read more →

• The Mentalist

  There is a murder case in every episode, so the subject is heavy, but the storytelling relies more on puzzle-solving. Jane's vanity and the… Read more →

• Tourist Ömer the Bullfighter (Turist Ömer Boğa Güreşçisi)

  Judging by its story, a light adventure that starts with honesty: Ömer returns a wallet he has found. The idea of facing a real bull in the… Read more →

• Swann in Love (Un amour de Swann)

  This is not one to watch with the children. It is about obsessive love, jealousy and a woman who uses men for money and status; adult… Read more →

• Story of Women (Une affaire de femmes)

  This is not one to watch with children. Abortion, poverty and a real execution case sit right at the centre of the story. The subject is… Read more →

• Vacanze di Natale

  Don't assume that a film with Christmas in its name is a family film for the kids. It is about adults thrown together on holiday, and the… Read more →

• Vengeance (Joko - Invoca Dio... e muori)

  This is a revenge western, and violence sits right at the centre of it. The whole story starts from a young man being torn apart with… Read more →

• You Burned Me (Yaktın Beni)

  A warm comedy that suits a busy family evening. A young man holding on after losing his family, and everything that happens once his uncle… Read more →

• 7 Dwarves – Men Alone in the Wood (7 Zwerge – Männer allein im Wald)

  A comedy that pokes fun at fairy-tale characters looks tailor-made for families with children at first glance. But this film does not tell… Read more →

• Adiós gringo

  As a western it has guns and gunfights built in, and the hero is forced to shoot a man right at the start. It is not suitable for young… Read more →

• Agora

  It is a film that values science and curiosity, and watched with teenagers it can start a good conversation afterwards. But be warned: the… Read more →

• Bamako

  A heavy, talk-driven film of debate. With its long courtroom speeches and subtitled passages, it is very unlikely to hold children's… Read more →

• Bang Boom Bang (Bang Boom Bang – Ein todsicheres Ding)

  In Germany it is rated for ages 12 and up, while the DVD got a 16 rating because of its bonus material. So it is not one for small… Read more →

• Banzo

  This is not one to watch with children. The subject is heavy: the suffering of forced labourers, violence and suicide. With high-school-age… Read more →

• Belgica

  A film about nightlife, the bar scene and partying that gets out of hand. It is not one to watch with children. Its subject is the adult… Read more →

• White Nights (Le notti bianche)

  A love story that carries a heavy sadness rather than harsh scenes. Being black-and-white, slow and built on conversation, it is unlikely… Read more →

• Boot Hill (La collina degli stivali)

  Many families who hear the names Hill and Spencer may assume this is a relaxed comedy like the Trinity films. Although it is a western… Read more →

• Brothers & Sisters

  It's called a family drama, but it isn't for young children. Infidelity, divorce, addiction, illness and war come up again and again. It… Read more →

• Four Steps in the Clouds (4 passi fra le nuvole)

  A pregnant young woman abandoned by her lover and a married man who plays her husband to help her: the subject may need a little explaining… Read more →

• Don Camillo's Last Round (Don Camillo e l'onorevole Peppone)

  The endless quarrel between the priest and the Communist mayor is the kind of humour young and old can laugh at together. The humour grows… Read more →

• I See Naked (Vedo nudo)

  This film is not for families. The main subject of every episode is sex, so it is not suitable to watch with children or teenagers.… Read more →

• In Prison Awaiting Trial (Detenuto in attesa di giudizio)

  Alberto Sordi stars and the film is linked to the comedy tradition, but don't mistake it for a family comedy. It follows a man awaiting… Read more →

• Jappeloup

  A story inspired by real events about a rider and his horse, and the path of a horse dismissed as too small towards the biggest… Read more →

• Je suis timide mais je me soigne

  A light comedy directed by and starring Pierre Richard, about a shy man's troubles. That said, French comedies of the seventies can have a… Read more →

• La Révolution française

  It could be a good resource for anyone who wants to watch with teenagers to back up history lessons. But both parts are long and will not… Read more →

• The First Day of the Rest of Your Life (Le premier jour du reste de ta vie)

  Growing up, leaving home and coming back together: moments every family will recognise. The film tells them with warm humour. But it is a… Read more →

• Le Radeau de la Méduse

  The film follows the desperate struggle of shipwreck survivors left on a raft. The subject is heavy, and the survival scenes may be too… Read more →

• The Witches (Le streghe)

  Being made up of five short stories, it is easy to watch one segment at a time. But this is not a family comedy. Its subject is the place… Read more →

• Loro

  This is not a film for family night. Its subject is the adult world: a needling story about politics, money and a politician's private… Read more →

• Mary Magdalene

  Because it is a religious story, some families will think about watching it together. The subject is handled in a calm, respectful way, but… Read more →

• Blue Night (Mavi Gece)

  A body-swap comedy sounds like family fare, but be careful: Zeki is a foul-mouthed, macho man, and the jokes about a man's soul landing in… Read more →

• May Fools (Milou en mai)

  This is not one to watch with children. The story is a funeral and a fight over an inheritance, with greed, a failing marriage and some… Read more →

• Teacher (Öğretmen)

  The subject is heavy: a student's death, a class taken hostage and the secrets young people keep. A teacher holding his own students… Read more →

• Othello

  It can be a good companion for teenagers studying Shakespeare at school. But the story is about jealousy, rage and catastrophe, so this is… Read more →

• Game Over (Oyun Bitti)

  Love, misunderstandings and a few songs: an old Turkish film to watch with the grown-ups. The story involves a child being protected from… Read more →

• Prom Night

  The PG-13 rating suggests the gore is kept limited, but the subject is still a killer hunting young people. It is not suitable for young… Read more →

• RED 2

  Spies, a light tone and familiar faces. Still, remember that this is an action comedy, and a story full of terrorists and assassins comes… Read more →

• Reservoir Dogs

  To put it plainly: this film does not belong in the family living room. The violence is heavy, the swearing constant, and the story stays… Read more →

• Fixed Hook 2 (Sabit Kanca 2)

  It looks like a light comedy for the family: a tenant, a landlord, a rush to get married. But the story includes a kidnapping where things… Read more →

• Sabrina

  A calm romantic comedy built on feelings and flirtation rather than violence or harsh scenes, which makes it an easy choice for a family… Read more →

• Samson and the Slave Queen

  An old-fashioned film mixing action and adventure, built on the muscle of ancient-world heroes. Fights tend to take centre stage in this… Read more →

• Sivas

  Don't mistake it for a family film just because it is about a boy and a dog. The story runs through the village dog fights, and at its… Read more →

• The Gendarme and the Extra-Terrestrials (Le Gendarme et les Extra-terrestres)

  A story that pits bewildered gendarmes against aliens grabs children's attention straight away. Creatures that pass for humans but are… Read more →

• Tara Road

  A drama with heavy themes: a mother who has lost her son, a marriage ending because of another woman. Not for young children; fine for… Read more →

• Battle for Terra

  Being animated, it can look like a film for small children, but the subject is an invasion and a conflict between two peoples. Mala and… Read more →

• The Easy Way Out (L'Art de la fugue)

  A film about adult relationships: separation, infidelity and cold feet before a wedding are at the heart of the story. Its subject and… Read more →

• The Last Judgement (Il giudizio universale)

  The end-of-the-world premise may sound frightening, but this is a comedy-drama that mixes fear with mockery. Its short episodes cut both… Read more →

• The Scientific Cardplayer (Lo scopone scientifico)

  For family viewing, neither violence nor crude language stands out; the story is about a card game and a hope. But it is a long, heavy film… Read more →

• The Truce (La tregua)

  A heavy but hopeful film about a Holocaust survivor's journey home. The subject is too heavy for young children; it's better watched with… Read more →

• Ömer the Tourist in Star Trek (Turist Ömer Uzay Yolunda)

  Sadri Alışık's Ömer is a familiar face for the grown-ups, and a space adventure may catch the kids' interest. But the story involves a crew… Read more →

• Hope (Umut)

  A six-year-old who grew up without knowing his father, and a father trying to win him back: a subject that speaks directly to families. But… Read more →

• The Double Life of Véronique (La Double Vie de Véronique)

  A calm, poetic, mysterious film: nothing loud, but nothing fast either. Young children will get bored and miss most of it. At its centre is… Read more →

• War of the Buttons (La Guerre des boutons)

  A feud between the children's gangs of two neighbouring villages is the kind of game kids will instantly feel part of. But it is worth a… Read more →

• Watch Out, We're Mad! (...altrimenti ci arrabbiamo!)

  The fights are at the heart of this film, but all in the playful tone of an action comedy. The setup is simple: two rivals after the car… Read more →

• 35 Shots of Rum (35 rhums)

  A calm film about the bond between a father and his daughter. Don't expect much to happen fast; everything moves at a slow, quiet pace, so… Read more →

• A View of Love (Un balcon sur la mer)

  This isn't a family film but a romantic drama for grown-ups. A married man, a mysterious woman from his past and a swindle sit at the… Read more →

• An Average Little Man (Un borghese piccolo piccolo)

  Families who see the word tragicomedy and expect a light Italian comedy should be careful. The film comes out of the comedy tradition, but… Read more →

• White Show (Beyaz Show)

  The show was designed from the start as a family programme, which makes it a good fit for Friday evenings at home together. With celebrity… Read more →

• Bye Bye Germany (Es war einmal in Deutschland...)

  The subject is Holocaust survivors after the war, so don't expect a light family comedy. There is humour, but it is dark humour, and the… Read more →

• Callas Forever

  A film worth considering for adults who love opera and music. The story focuses on the last period of a famous opera singer's life. It is… Read more →

• Can Tertip

  A light road comedy built around military service and an escape. One thing to watch with children: the joke of the story is Şakir tricking… Read more →

• Paradise (Cennet)

  The subject is heavy: a young man who lost his mother as a child and has spent years in a psychiatric hospital. It isn't a film for young… Read more →

• Chouchou

  It is a warm, cheerful comedy, but its subject is identity and gender. Chouchou's wish to be a woman from head to toe sits at the heart of… Read more →

• Crimen

  It is a comedy built around a murder, but the tone is closer to farce than to suspense. The humour runs on alibis and secrets that get… Read more →

• The Jinn (El-Cin)

  This is a horror film, and the story opens with the kidnapping of a little girl; jinn, cursed events and suffering worse than death are all… Read more →

• Ela sti thesi mou

  Two families swapped at birth trying to get used to each other's lives is a premise viewers of any age can easily follow. The comic… Read more →

• My Favourite Fabric (Mon tissu préféré)

  This is not a film to sit down and watch as a family. Part of the story takes place in the world of a brothel, and it deals with heavy… Read more →

• Eşrefpaşalılar

  The idea is a nice one: a neighbourhood changing for the better, people looking out for each other. There is plenty of comedy too. But the… Read more →

• Sister Fatma (Fatma Bacı)

  A warm but heavy family drama about a mother's struggle for her children. Subjects like a blood feud and migration may be too serious for… Read more →

• Flavia the Heretic (Flavia, la monaca musulmana)

  This is not a family film. It comes from a cycle built on eroticism and violence, and violence is a major part of the story. It isn't… Read more →

• Goodbye Berlin (Tschick)

  A lovely summer film for teenagers, and it is no accident that its award came from young audiences. But parents should know a few things: a… Read more →

• Happy-Go-Lucky

  Its message is lovely: be kind even to people who treat you badly, and look on the bright side. But this is not a children's film. It is… Read more →

• Headwinds (Des vents contraires)

  A story in which a mother simply disappears one day and the father is left alone with two small children. It may be too heavy for young… Read more →

• Holy Lola

  The subject is heavy: a couple who have been unable to have children for years go through adoption. Fertility tests, long waits… Read more →

• House of David

  Because it tells a story from the scriptures, it may look like an easy family pick, but some care is needed. The story includes love… Read more →

• Incendies

  This is not a film to watch with children. It plays out in the shadow of a bloody civil war and uncovers a mother's tragic past step by… Read more →

• India Song

  Not a film for the family. Its subject is a married woman's affairs. On top of that it moves very slowly, and the voices are not matched to… Read more →

• Indochine

  A slow-paced period film aimed at adults. At the heart of the story is a love affair that comes between a mother and her adopted daughter.… Read more →

• Rootless (Köksüz)

  A film about grief, a family falling apart and a heavy burden. Not a subject for young children. For parents of teenagers, though, it can… Read more →

• La Chèvre

  The mishaps that befall an accident-prone man and his travelling companion make for the kind of humour viewers of any age can follow. The… Read more →

• Turkish Passion (La pasión turca)

  This is an erotic drama, so it is not one to watch with the family. Its story is built on a woman's passion and sexual desire. It is not… Read more →

• The Suspended Step of the Stork (To meteoro vima tou pelargou)

  This is not a film for family night. It deals with heavy subjects like refugees, border tension and a politician who vanished, and its… Read more →

• Libera, My Love (Libera, amore mio...)

  A heavy, political period drama. It moves through the fascist years, ideological clashes and inserted documentary footage. It is not for… Read more →

• Be Kind Rewind

  Two friends trying to save an old video shop is a warm idea for a family evening. Remaking famous films with whatever they have to hand has… Read more →

• Malina

  This is not a family film. There is a passion involving three people and a surreal, psychological way of telling it, so it is not a… Read more →

• Mistress (Metres)

  By its subject this is a drama for adults. At its centre are a kept woman and paid relationships, with high-society life and love affairs… Read more →

• Road of Death (Ölüm Yolu)

  This film is not suitable for family viewing. It involves some of the gang members repeatedly harassing a young woman, hostage-taking and… Read more →

• Press

  A film with a heavy subject: it deals with death threats, unsolved murders and human rights violations. It isn't suitable to watch with… Read more →

• Roseanna's Grave

  The subject is graves and death, but the film treats it in a sweet, wistful way rather than a frightening one. At its centre is a husband… Read more →

• Sanctuary (Freistatt)

  It is based on real testimony and it is harsh. A boy being punished with beatings and hunger for trying to escape is not suitable for… Read more →

• Sijjin 2 (Siccîn 2)

  This film is not for children. The subject is heavy: a mother who loses her young son in an accident and a spell that turns out to have… Read more →

• Sleepless Night (Nuit blanche)

  This is not a family film. Violence is a big part of the story, and it deals with heavy subjects like drugs, the mob and a kidnapped boy. A… Read more →

• Taare Zameen Par

  One of the rare films to watch with children and even grandparents. It explains very clearly that a child who struggles at school may not… Read more →

• Tintin and the Golden Fleece (Tintin et le Mystère de la Toison d'or)

  A nice surprise for children who know Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock: the comic-book heroes played by real actors. The mix of mystery… Read more →

• The Apartment (L'Appartement)

  This is a film for grown-ups. A man about to get married chasing after his former lover brings themes like loyalty and obsession to the… Read more →

• The Boss of It All (Direktøren for det hele)

  Don't let the comedy label fool you; this isn't one to laugh along with as a family. The humour is dry and built around office life and… Read more →

• The Conspirators (Nell'anno del Signore)

  It is an interesting subject for teenagers curious about history: it is based on a real event and offers a slice of Italy's unification… Read more →

• The Diary of Anne Frank (Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank)

  A film you can watch with teenagers, but not a light one. Its world premiere was a special screening for young people, which shows it was… Read more →

• The Pizza Triangle (Dramma della gelosia (tutti i particolari in cronaca))

  With pizza in its English title you might expect a light family comedy, but it isn't one. There is a love triangle, jealousy and dark… Read more →

• The Priest's Wife (La moglie del prete)

  This is a satirical comedy aimed at adults. It pokes fun at the celibacy rule the Church sets for priests, and families who are sensitive… Read more →

• To Nisi

  Its subject is heavy: illness, families torn apart, war and passionate relationships. It is not a family show for young children. But it… Read more →

• Flying Home

  Judging by its story, this is a calm romantic drama set in the Flemish countryside, more about matters of the heart than anything harsh. An… Read more →

• 3 Idiots

  It is a long film, so be ready to give it a whole evening. But for families with teenagers or university-age children it leaves plenty to… Read more →

• Child of Sorrows (Acıların Çocuğu)

  Not suitable for watching with children. It deals with very heavy subjects: a father's suicide, a mother pushed into the sex trade, a house… Read more →

• Ali Baba and the Seven Dwarfs (Ali Baba ve Yedi Cüceler)

  A familiar treat for families who enjoy Cem Yılmaz's humour. Garden gnomes, two partners whose business is going nowhere and a string of… Read more →

• Purgatory (Araf)

  This is not one for family viewing. Its subject is abortion, guilt and the spirit of a child seeking revenge, far too heavy and frightening… Read more →

• The Cowboy Who Loved His Horse (Atını Seven Kovboy)

  For children who know the Red Kit comics it is a familiar hero, with Aydın Babaoğlu from the Keloğlan films as a bonus. The showdown with… Read more →

• Dumb Cousins (Avanak Kuzenler)

  Three cousins who think they are far grander than they are makes for simple humour everyone at home can follow. There is no heavy theme and… Read more →

• Ballermann 6

  This one is not a family pick. It may look like a holiday comedy, but it puts Mallorca's mass drinking culture at its centre; this is the… Read more →

• Black Lightning (Chyornaya Molniya)

  Its release in Russia as a New Year film shows it was conceived as entertainment for families. It looks like a good pick to watch with… Read more →

• Waiting for the Clouds (En attendant les nuages)

  This is not a film for young children. It deals with heavy subjects: exile, a girl separated from her family, death and a secret kept for a… Read more →

• Dil Dhadakne Do

  It may be about a family holiday, but it is not a film for young children. It is built around marriage, siblings and family tensions, the… Read more →

• Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin

  Judging by the story, it's a light romantic comedy, probably the kind a family can watch together. The songs and the sweet bickering will… Read more →

• Ninety-Nine Mustafa (Doksan Dokuz Mustafa)

  The story is about a father falling for a nightclub singer and his son standing up to the affair. I wouldn't expect violence or coarse… Read more →

• Beyond the Hills (După dealuri)

  This is not one to watch with children or teenagers. It starts from a real exorcism case and deals with heavy subjects such as depression… Read more →

• Ejareh-Nesheenha

  A comedy about the troubles of the people living in one building, which is a subject everyone at home can follow. But it is in Persian… Read more →

• Rush to Interest Rates (Faize Hücum)

  A film that makes you laugh and think about what the hunger for easy money can cost a family. It is a good chance to watch with older… Read more →

• Goliath and the Vampires (Maciste contro il vampiro)

  Don't assume it suits children just because of its swords-and-heroes look. The film is known for extreme violence and at times borders on… Read more →

• I Love You All (Je vous aime)

  This is not a family film. It is about an adult woman's past loves and relationships; there is nothing in it for children, and it will not… Read more →

• The Confession (İtiraf)

  This is not a family film. The subject is infidelity and heavy psychological tension inside a marriage. There is no humour and very few… Read more →

• Julietta

  By all accounts it is a light, bubbly romantic comedy, not the kind of film where you brace for scares or harsh scenes. The story of a… Read more →

• Little Lady in Europe (Küçük Hanım Avrupa'da)

  A good pick for families who want to watch an old Turkish film with the kids and the grandparents. As a romantic comedy it should not hold… Read more →

• Love on the Run (L'amour en fuite)

  This is a film for adults rather than children. It is built around divorce, lies and old loves. The story moves through flashbacks and is… Read more →

• Luck By Chance

  This is mostly a film about the grown-up world: ambition, fame and relationships under strain. For young children it is likely to be both… Read more →

• Making Plans for Lena (Non ma fille tu n'iras pas danser)

  A film about how much a big family can meddle in someone's life, even out of love. It deals with separation, serious illness and family… Read more →

• Manon 70

  It is an adult film built around love affairs, not the kind you put on with the children or grandparents. Even with its touches of comedy… Read more →

• Napoli velata

  This is not one to watch with children. The story involves a murder investigation that begins with an autopsy and a relationship between… Read more →

• Until I Lose My Breath (Nefesim Kesilene Kadar)

  This is not one to pick for a family evening. It is a heavy, thought-provoking adult drama; it will not suit anyone looking for fun or… Read more →

• On My Way (Elle s'en va)

  It is a calm, grown-up road movie whose tone sits between comedy and drama. Since it is about a woman in her sixties rearranging her life… Read more →

• Once Upon a Time, Cinema

  The silent-film style physical comedy may amuse young and old up to a point. But the film is largely black and white and packed with clips… Read more →

• Romantic (Romantik)

  The plot is not for young children: a murder, a flight, a friend who holds back letters, and a reckoning that comes years later. The love… Read more →

• Free Zone

  The subject matter is aimed at adults: a young woman who has just broken off her engagement, three women searching for a man, and the… Read more →

• Cinderella (Sinderella Kül Kedisi)

  A tale everyone knows, fine to watch with small children. Apart from the meanness of the stepmother and stepsisters, there is no reason to… Read more →

• Tehran Taboo (Teheran Tabu)

  Don't be fooled by the animation: this is a drama made for adults. Heavy subjects such as religious pressure and a sex life hemmed in by… Read more →

• The Dust of Time

  This isn't a family movie night pick. Its storytelling is heavy, reflective and demands patience, dealing with big themes such as human… Read more →

• The Time That Remains

  The film deals with heavy themes such as war, occupation and loss. It is not one for small children. Watched together with high-school-age… Read more →

• The Wolverine

  Don't sit down to watch it with little ones just because it's a superhero film. There are claw fights, sword clashes and harsh violence. A… Read more →

• This Man Must Die (Que la bête meure)

  A heavy adult film about loss, grief and revenge. A story that opens with the death of a child can shake any viewer who is a parent. It is… Read more →

• Hope and Glory

  Telling the story through a nine-year-old's eyes brings the film closer to family viewing. A child's way of turning the bombing into an… Read more →

• Vengo

  This is a heavy film for family viewing, especially with children. A father's loss of his daughter, a blood feud and death threats sit… Read more →

• Vincent Wants to Sea (Vincent will Meer)

  A thought-provoking film you can watch with teenagers. It deals with heavy subjects such as illness, an eating disorder and losing a… Read more →

• Yoko

  A warm adventure made with primary-school children in mind. A small, friendly yeti that can turn invisible and a girl trying to protect it… Read more →

• When the Bell Rings (Zil Çalınca)

  This is a series you can put on for children and teenagers without worry. It is a teen comedy in the Disney Channel mould, about… Read more →

• 8 Women (Huit Femmes)

  Colourful, full of songs and funny, it looks like a family film at first glance, but it is not one. The story starts with a murder, every… Read more →

• A Talking Picture (Um Filme Falado)

  This is not the right pick for a family movie night. As the title suggests, the film is built largely on talk and moves across three… Read more →

• Anchor and Hope (Tierra firme)

  This film belongs to the world of adults. It follows three friends' plan to have a baby and what that plan does to their relationships… Read more →

• As If I Am Not There

  This is definitely not one for a family evening. Its subject is the rape of women in wartime, a very heavy and shattering story. It is not… Read more →

• Road to the Moon (Aydede)

  A film dealing with heavy subjects such as death, grief and an inheritance feud. A boy who loses his grandfather is told that he has gone… Read more →

• Belene

  This is not one for a family evening. Its subject is exile, prison and torture, and violence and harassment are part of the story. Keep it… Read more →

• A Little Cloud (Bir Küçük Bulut)

  This film is a heavy drama. It deals with poverty, losing a home, honour customs and a disaster that strikes a family. It is not at all… Read more →

• Eden and After (L'Eden et après)

  This is not one for family evenings. It is an experimental film in which students play games about death and murder, with scenes as… Read more →

• Dangal

  It may be about wrestling, but at its centre are a father and his daughters, so it is a story that can speak to viewers of different ages… Read more →

• Delhi Belly

  Not one for the family. In India it received an adults-only certificate for its profanity, some violence and sexual content. If you put it… Read more →

• Destroy All Monsters

  It looks like a film you can watch with children who love giant monsters; the mood is more adventure than fright. Still, the scenes of… Read more →

• Everything Went Fine (Tout s'est bien passé)

  The subject is heavy: an elderly father who has had a stroke asks his daughter to help him end his life. There are funny moments along the… Read more →

• Far from the Madding Crowd

  This is not a film you can easily put on and finish with children. The story turns on a young woman's choices in love and marriage between… Read more →

• Gridlocked

  It is about armed mercenaries storming a police station and a fight to survive against them. In a siege film like this, shooting and… Read more →

• Hababam Battalion (Hababam Taburu)

  It is a comedy-first adventure in the Yeşilçam style: grandparents may enjoy seeing the old actors and kids will laugh at the chaos. But… Read more →

• Two Lines (İki Çizgi)

  This is not one to sit down and watch with the family. It is about a couple drifting apart, the age gap between them and their alienation… Read more →

• Double Impact

  This is a fight-and-revenge film, with violence right at the heart of the story. Since it is about brothers avenging their murdered… Read more →

• Ishq

  If you want something the whole household can watch, Ishq's message is a good one: it spells out the difference between money and love. The… Read more →

• Jamón Jamón

  Not one for family viewing. The film puts erotic desire squarely at its centre and its story is adult: a pregnancy and a mother scheming to… Read more →

• Cold of Kalandar (Kalandar Soğuğu)

  It is about a village family and their bull. In terms of subject matter there seems to be nothing that rules out watching with children… Read more →

• The Captain (Kaptan)

  It looks like a light family film, but a few things need care. The hero kidnaps a girl for revenge, and then love starts between them. That… Read more →

• La Cage aux Folles 3: The Wedding

  This is not a film to watch on its own. It is the third in the series and much more fun if you know the characters. If you have not seen… Read more →

• Les Vengeances de Maître Poutifard

  A comedy inspired by a children's novel and billed as a family film. A retired teacher plotting revenge on his former pupils with his… Read more →

• Love Island (Otok ljubavi)

  The story is a family's summer holiday, and the family includes a nine-year-old girl, so at first glance it can look like a family film. I… Read more →

• Mademoiselle Chambon

  This is not one to watch with the children. Its subject is a married man drawn to another woman, a thoroughly grown-up concern. The pace is… Read more →

• Miele

  This film is not for children or teenagers. Its subject is helping the terminally ill die, and suicide; both are heavy, sensitive themes.… Read more →

• My Best Part (Garçon chiffon)

  This film is for grown-ups. It is about a man's collapse in his work and love life and his reckoning with his mother. There is a comic… Read more →

• One Day in Europe

  A gentle comedy built on cultural differences and misunderstandings. With seven languages spoken, though, it is heavy on subtitles, and… Read more →

• People in Luck (Les Veinards)

  The premise is light and easy for anyone to follow: people who win the jackpot and how the money turns their lives upside down. Because it… Read more →

• Perfect Strangers (Perfetti sconosciuti)

  This is a film for adults. It is about secrets between couples and trust among friends, and the conversations get quite tense at times. It… Read more →

• Psst (Pişt)

  Because it mixes comedy with horror, a little care is needed when watching with the family. Older children and teenagers may enjoy the mix… Read more →

• Rabid Dogs (Cani arrabbiati)

  Not a film for family viewing. A robbery, a young woman abducted and a man taken hostage along with his sick child: the tension is strictly… Read more →

• Rosewater

  This may be too heavy for a family evening. Its subject is detention, prison and long interrogations, so it is not one for young children.… Read more →

• Bewildered (Şaşkın)

  It starts like a romantic comedy, but a serial killer enters the picture. That makes it the wrong choice for young children. For teenagers… Read more →

• Simple Passion (Passion simple)

  This is not a film to put on with children or grandparents in the room. It is about an intense affair with a married man and an obsession… Read more →

• Skin Deep (Aus meiner Haut)

  This is not a family film. It is about an adult couple's shaken relationship, a search for identity and grief. The body-swap idea might… Read more →

• Terror Beneath the Sea

  The premise may sound like an adventure to children: a submarine, an undersea base, fish-men. But take care. The film mixes science fiction… Read more →

• The Secret Garden

  Warner released it under its family entertainment label, and the British Film Institute put it on its list of films to see before the age… Read more →

• The Wax Mask (M.D.C. - Maschera di cera)

  This film is definitely not for families. It is about a wax museum full of figures re-enacting brutal murder scenes, and people who… Read more →

• Tough Enough (Knallhart)

  It is about a fifteen-year-old who slides into crime under pressure from a school gang. With youth violence at its centre, it is not for… Read more →

• The Penitent (Tövbekar)

  A small boy trying to save his father takes up a big part of the film. That may make it look like a film for children, but it is not. The… Read more →

• Grapes of Hope (Umut Üzümleri)

  Built on village life, solidarity and hope, this is a film the family can watch together. Because it is about debt and losing land, young… Read more →

• Zip & Zap and the Marble Gang (Zipi y Zape y el club de la canica)

  An adventure made to watch with children. Twin brothers start a gang with their friends at a summer school where fun is forbidden, play… Read more →

• 2020 Texas Gladiators (Anno 2020 - I gladiatori del futuro)

  This is not one for family night. The fact that it came out in Germany with censorship cuts and stayed on the restricted index until 2009… Read more →

• Mixed with Bitterness (Acı İle Karışık)

  It looks like an old film the whole family can watch, mixing comedy with sentimental drama. One caution, though: as the story goes on… Read more →

• Across the sea (La Mer au loin)

  This is a drama for grown-ups. Affairs within a marriage, hidden relationships and a love triangle are at the heart of the story. It is not… Read more →

• Amok

  The subject is racism and an uprising, in a city shaken by conflict. It may be heavy for young children, so it is a good idea for an adult… Read more →

• My Father Is in the Military (Babam Askerde)

  Don't mistake this for a children's film just because its main characters are kids. The subject is heavy: parents being arrested… Read more →

• Voice of My Father (Babamın Sesi)

  This is not a film to put on casually for the whole family. Because its subject is the mark a massacre left on one family, it is heavy, and… Read more →

• Honey (Bal)

  At the centre of the story are a boy who has just started school and his father, but this is not a film made for children. Its storytelling… Read more →

• Barbara

  This isn't really a pick for family night. The story rests on an abstract idea: an actress who starts losing her own identity while… Read more →

• Troublemaker (Baş Belası)

  The Zeki and Metin double act is sure to make the grandparents laugh. But the story involves the mafia, a hired killer and a suicide.… Read more →

• Bombay Talkies

  At first glance it is tempting for a family that loves Indian cinema: familiar faces and a music video bringing Bollywood stars together.… Read more →

• Both Sides of the Blade (Avec amour et acharnement)

  A relationship drama aimed entirely at adults, about a former lover entering the life of a couple who have lived together for years. It… Read more →

• Le Grand Voyage

  A calm, thoughtful film about the gap between a father and his son. It is a story adults and teenagers can watch together and then talk… Read more →

• Changing Times (Les Temps qui changent)

  This is a love story for mature adults, with nothing aimed at children. A man chasing a former love thirty years on, a woman who has built… Read more →

• Children of Sarajevo (Djeca – Kinder von Sarajevo)

  The subject is heavy: two siblings who lost their parents in the war, struggling to get by. It is not a film for small children; both the… Read more →

• Copilot (Die Welt wird eine andere sein)

  The subject is heavy: it starts as a love story but leads to radicalisation and a catastrophe on a worldwide scale. It is not suitable for… Read more →

• Dhobi Ghat

  Aamir Khan's name may raise hopes of a family film, but Dhobi Ghat is not one. It comes from the art-film tradition known as parallel… Read more →

• Dhoom 3

  The series' action may appeal to kids, but be careful: the story rests on a father who takes his own life over debts while his young son… Read more →

• Dil Chahta Hai

  A coming-of-age story about friendship and love; its subject speaks to teenagers and adults. For young children, both the subject and the… Read more →

• DJ Ahmet

  The hero is 15, which makes it a good candidate for watching with teenagers. He has lost his mother and carries the household on his… Read more →

• Eastern Plays (Iztochni piesi)

  This is not one to put on casually with the family. The story involves drug addiction and a racist attack on a family, which is too heavy… Read more →

• Exils

  A free-spirited journey taken by two young adults in search of their roots. The story of a bohemian couple who set off after a night… Read more →

• Fuse (Gori vatra)

  Don't let the comedy label fool you. The humour here is mostly satire, and the corruption left by the war hangs over everything. Small… Read more →

• Halima's Path

  This is not a film to watch with children. It is about a mother searching for the bones of a young man killed in the war, and the grief and… Read more →

• Real Treasure (Harbi Define)

  A treasure hunt, a road trip, brothers bickering... On paper it looks like a comedy for the whole family, and it carries a warm message… Read more →

• Fig Jam (İncir Reçeli)

  This is an adult romance. The story begins with a very drunk woman being taken home from a bar and then moves towards a tragic event. It is… Read more →

• The Trace (İz-Rêç)

  Built around a grandmother, her son and her grandson, this film is a meaningful choice to watch with the older generation at home. It… Read more →

• Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar

  It has been shown on Disney Channel India, which is a good sign that it suits young viewers. It is about college kids, rivalry and growing… Read more →

• White as Snow (Kar Beyaz)

  The hero is a small boy, but this is not a children's film. The story of Hasan selling buttermilk in the cold to look after his siblings is… Read more →

• Mixed Kebab

  This is the story of a young man who comes out to his family and the reaction, going as far as violence, that he meets. Because it includes… Read more →

• The Little Lady's Driver (Küçük Hanımın Şoförü)

  A light old comedy about love, lies and an inheritance. The plot is easy for kids to follow too: an aimless young man has to live properly… Read more →

• The Demons (Les Démons)

  This is not a family film, and it is worth saying so plainly. Genre listings file it under horror and sexploitation, so both fear and… Read more →

• Mafioso

  It starts out like a comedy but heads somewhere dark. The Mafia asking the hero to carry out a killing is at the centre of the story. It is… Read more →

• Marjan

  This is not one to put on for the family after dinner. Only an incomplete print survives, so part of the story simply cannot be seen.… Read more →

• Clouds of May (Mayıs Sıkıntısı)

  It is about a small-town family and its small troubles; everyday life rather than heavy themes. There is a light touch of humour too. But… Read more →

• Seven Days... Seven Nights (Moderato cantabile)

  This is not a film for family viewing; it is strictly for adults. Its starting point is a murder and a married woman's ambiguous closeness… Read more →

• Son (Oğul)

  This is not a film to watch with children. A dog is set on a small boy, the fear of rabies sits at the centre of the story and the father… Read more →

• Paris Memories (Revoir Paris)

  The subject is heavy: a terrorist attack and the trauma that follows. So this is not a film for young children. Don't expect a fast story… Read more →

• Piso Porta

  Subjects such as losing a father and a new person entering the mother's life can mean something to families going through a similar time.… Read more →

• Plato's Academy

  Going by the story, this is not about violence or adventure but about prejudice, family and identity. It is a good chance to watch with… Read more →

• Meant to Be (Prangalı Yarim)

  A stubborn feud between two fathers, a mayor and a district governor trying to mediate, and a young couple's schemes... Judging by the… Read more →

• Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

  It's a love story full of songs; teens and grandparents can enjoy it together. But you should know going in: this is a tragic love story… Read more →

• Raakh

  This one is not for children. The story is built on the revenge of a young man who helplessly watches an attack on the woman he loves, and… Read more →

• Rangeela

  A colourful, song-filled film with a romantic-comedy feel; young people who love music will probably warm to it quickly. The story is built… Read more →

• Nightingale of the East (Şark Bülbülü)

  Kemal Sunal films are a shared pleasure in many homes, and this one is too: the comic situations will make children laugh too, and the folk… Read more →

• Tel Aviv on Fire

  It's a comedy, but a heavy political reality, the occupation, sits in the background, and young children will struggle to see what the… Read more →

• The Birthday Party (Histoires de la nuit)

  This is not a family-night film. There are three men who barge into a family's home uninvited, old secrets coming out and a household… Read more →

• The Dreamlife of Angels (La Vie rêvée des anges)

  This is not one to sit down and watch as a family. It follows two young women in financial hardship, their loneliness, their friendship and… Read more →

• The Man Who Lies (L'Homme qui ment)

  This is not a film to put on with the kids after dinner. It is an experimental art film that, instead of telling its story in a straight… Read more →

• The Man Who Sold His Skin (L'Homme qui a vendu sa peau)

  This is a film for adults. It deals with heavy subjects such as fleeing war, a person's body being sold and exploitation; its satirical… Read more →

• The Pod Generation

  It is about a couple who want a baby and an intriguing idea, an artificial womb. It is a satire aimed at adults; young children will miss… Read more →

• The Woman Next Door (La Femme d'à côté)

  This film is not suitable for children. It's about two married people rekindling an old love, which turns into an obsession that threatens… Read more →

• Three Quarter Moon (Dreiviertelmond)

  At the centre of the story are a little girl and a grumpy older man; the way the two slowly bond is a warm theme for families. But… Read more →

• Turkish Passport (Türk Pasaportu)

  The subject is the Holocaust, a very dark period, but the film focuses on the stories of people who were rescued. That makes it watchable… Read more →

• Vampire Sisters (Die Vampirschwestern)

  A sweet pick for homes with young children. The vampire theme is played as comedy and fantasy adventure, not horror. Two sisters struggling… Read more →

• Xenia

  The story centres on young characters, but this is not a film for children. It deals with heavy subjects such as losing a mother… Read more →

• My Babies (Yavrularım)

  The subject is very heavy: a mother with a terminal illness wonders who will take care of her children after she is gone. For young… Read more →

• The Swimmers

  A film that tells young people a strong story about determination and sisterhood. The fact that it comes from a real life, with a road that… Read more →

• Zephyr (Zefir)

  Don't see Cem Yılmaz's name in the cast and expect a comedy; Zefir is a quiet, heavy drama. It is about a girl waiting for her mother and… Read more →

• Adam

  A quiet, calm film; the summary gives no sign of violence. But its subject is pregnancy outside marriage and social pressure, so it is not… Read more →

• Oh, This Youth!

  A light comedy with a warm story: a young fisher girl who heads to Istanbul with her grandfather's help to buy a boat, and the comic… Read more →

• Amal

  Since it is set in a high school, watching it with teenagers may come to mind. But this is not a fun film about school life; it is a… Read more →

• Father of Fathers (Babaların Babası)

  At heart it is a family story: a mother, her children and a kidnapped grandson. The comic touches may make the grown-ups laugh. But a child… Read more →

• His Father's Son (Babasının Oğlu)

  A father and son kept apart who reach a happy ending is a story that suits the family living room. The comedy side may hold the children's… Read more →

• Big Man, Little Love (Büyük Adam Küçük Aşk)

  A warm story of an old man and a little girl who first clash and then learn to love each other. A lovely film to watch with older family… Read more →

• Crazy Yusuf (Deli Yusuf)

  A comedy-adventure about heroes standing up to a bully to protect their neighbourhood; the voice-controlled armoured car may grab… Read more →

• Ice Cream, I Scream (Dondurmam Gaymak)

  An ice-cream seller, the kids chasing after him and a motorbike: a sweet comedy the whole family can watch together. The small shopkeeper… Read more →

• Dreams

  This is not the first film that comes to mind for watching with children. The real issue is heavy themes like death and spirituality, and a… Read more →

• Farha

  It may look like a girl's coming-of-age story, but this is not a film to watch casually with children. As the summary says, violence closes… Read more →

• Future Lasts Forever (Gelecek Uzun Sürer)

  This film is not for children. It is a heavy drama built on the marks of war, mourning and loss. The themes are too weighty for young ones… Read more →

• Gallipoli (Gelibolu)

  A valuable documentary about Gallipoli that can be watched with middle- and high-school-age children. Through the letters, history stops… Read more →

• Ghajini

  What to know before watching with the family: this is a revenge film, and at the heart of the story is a murder committed in front of the… Read more →

• I Was Always Oppressed (Hep Ezildim)

  At its heart are a family on the verge of falling apart and a little girl trying to save it, a story children can easily connect with. But… Read more →

• House M.D.

  A widely watched, award-winning series, but not one for young children. Serious illness, life-threatening danger and the lead character's… Read more →

• Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke

  A film that mixes romantic comedy and drama and drew positive reviews. It can be a good choice for families who enjoy the musical… Read more →

• Free Man (Hür Adam)

  A serious, heavy film about the life of a religious scholar. Trials, exile and prison are at the centre of the story. Because it is very… Read more →

• Fig Jam 2 (İncir Reçeli 2)

  This is not a children's film. It is a heavy, sad story about grief, loss and a new love, with a bar at its centre. Little ones would get… Read more →

• İyilik

  The series is about cheating and betrayal, and the husband's affair is with someone his wife sees as a sister. So it is not suitable for… Read more →

• Kezban

  Kezban is a calm, emotional film the whole family can watch. The story revolves around love, jealousy and a secret kept by a father; there… Read more →

• The Second Wife (Kuma)

  Not one for children. It deals with heavy subjects such as cancer, polygamy and tension inside a family. Teenagers can watch it, but you… Read more →

• La criatura

  This is not a family film. Its subject is a woman's sexual attraction to her dog, and it deals with that openly. It is not something to sit… Read more →

• A Matter of the Homeland (Memleket Meselesi)

  A teacher near retirement standing up for his dignity is a good example for young people about honesty and claiming your rights. The comedy… Read more →

• Min Dît: The Children of Diyarbakır

  Its heroes are children, but this is not a children's film. It tells of two children who have lost their parents fighting to survive on the… Read more →

• Muro: Damn the Humanist Inside (Muro: Nalet Olsun İçimdeki İnsan Sevgisine)

  It is made to get laughs, but it is not really a family comedy. The story involves prison, an illegal organisation and humour full of… Read more →

• Oflu Hoca’nın Şifresi 2

  At heart this is a comedy of confusion: a former mayor wanting his seat back, a marriage proposal accepted in haste, and a plan that turns… Read more →

• Parthenope

  This is not a film for a family evening on the sofa. At its centre are a brother's suicide, guilt and love, and the storytelling is heavy… Read more →

• Raja Hindustani

  One thing families should know: the kissing scene caused quite a stir when the film came out. Keep that in mind if you are watching with… Read more →

• Selam: Bahara Yolculuk

  A film with a clear message, built on sacrifice, education and perseverance. Going by its subject, it looks suitable for family viewing and… Read more →

• Devil (Şeytan)

  This is a horror film about a little girl believed to be possessed by the devil. It is not suitable for young children. Some of it may look… Read more →

• Should the Wind Drop (Si le vent tombe)

  A calm, slow-moving drama; the summary gives no hint of violence or harsh language. The bond between a man and a young boy is a warm… Read more →

• Snow (Snijeg)

  This film handles a heavy subject: people who lost their families in the war and never even found their loved ones' bodies. It is about the… Read more →

• The Blue Caftan (Le Bleu du caftan)

  This is an adult drama. It deals with marriage, a kept secret and homosexuality, so it is not one to watch with children. The storytelling… Read more →

• The Imam

  The summary gives no sign of violence or harsh scenes; the real subject is identity, faith and hiding who you are. For young children it… Read more →

• The Inner Life of Martin Frost

  Not one to watch with children. It is an adult love story and a look inside a writer's head, with a calm pace and no big events. Little… Read more →

• We're Dining (Yemekteyiz)

  A competition about food and hospitality, far from any violence, so children and grandparents can watch it comfortably. Since the… Read more →