The Cut
2014, English. Directed by Fatih Akin.
In 1915, a man survives the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire, but loses his family, speech and faith. One night, he learns that his twin daughters may be alive, and goes on a quest to find them.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Cut
The Cut is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Fatih AkinDirector
- Tahar RahimNazaret Manoogian
- Simon AbkarianKrikor
- Makram J. KhouryOmar Nasreddin
- Hindi ZahraRakel
- Kevork MalikyanHagob Nakashian
- Bartu KüçükçağlayanMehmet
- Zein FakhouryYoung Arsinée
- Dina FakhouryYoung Lucinée
- Trine DyrholmOrphanage Headmistress
- Arsinée KhanjianFrau Nakashian
- Akin GaziHrant
- Arevik MartirosyanAni
Details
- Released
- 16 October 2014
- Country
- Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Russia, Poland, Jordan, Turkey
- Written by
- Fatih Akin, Mardik Martin
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Cut: quick answers
What should I watch before The Cut?
Watch Head-On (2004) and The Edge of Heaven (2007) first.
Is The Cut worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cut?
The Cut runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does The Cut have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cut. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cut parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cut is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cut on?
The Cut is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cut?
If you liked The Cut, try Ararat, Rhinegold, Goodbye Berlin.
Who directed The Cut?
The Cut (2014) was directed by Fatih Akin and stars Tahar Rahim, Simon Abkarian, Makram J. Khoury.