Turkish for Beginners
2012, German. Directed by Bora Dağtekin.
During an emergency landing on a deserted island suddenly traumatized by antiauthoritarian education Lena Schneider together with the Turkish Super Macho Cem Öztürk must fight for survival. After initially Cem macho repulsive acts on Lena, a jellyfish in the water and sand in a bikini, she recognizes the time the romantic core behind his cool facade. Meanwhile, meet also their parents, who obdurate psychologist Doris and Metin Öztürk to work together to find their missing children. So both generations take an involuntary Turkish Basic Course for beginners.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 397 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bora DağtekinDirector
- Josefine PreußLena Schneider
- Elyas M'BarekCem Öztürk
- Anna StieblichDoris Schneider
- Adnan MaralMetin Öztürk
- Pegah FerydoniYagmur Öztürk
- Arnel TaciCosta Papavassilou
- Katja RiemannUschi
- Günther KaufmannTongo
- Frederick LauFrieder
- Sonja GerhardtCleo
- Katharina KaaliDiana Schneider
- Nick Romeo ReimannNils Schneider
Details
- Released
- 14 March 2012
- Original title
- Türkisch für Anfänger
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Bora Dağtekin
- Box office
- $17M
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Turkish for Beginners: quick answers
Is Turkish for Beginners worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 397 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Turkish for Beginners?
Turkish for Beginners runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Turkish for Beginners have a post-credits scene?
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Turkish for Beginners parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Turkish for Beginners on?
Turkish for Beginners isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 2012. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Turkish for Beginners?
If you liked Turkish for Beginners, try Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, The Ladies Man, American Dreamer.
Who directed Turkish for Beginners?
Turkish for Beginners (2012) was directed by Bora Dağtekin and stars Josefine Preuß, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Stieblich.