The Lamb (2014) Review

Is The Lamb worth watching?

Yes — The Lamb is worth watching, with a 78% Critic Score and 74% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 70% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (68), Letterboxd (3.3/5), and IMDb (6.6/10).

Directed by Kutluğ Ataman, The Lamb runs 87 minutes in Turkish. On Celluloid we index it for “The Lamb review”, “is The Lamb worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Turkey.

What is The Lamb about?

In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision celebration. The family wants to be able to serve lamb meat to the guests at the celebration. Mert’s older sister scares him that if they cannot afford a lamb the father will slaughter him instead.

Critics consensus: Kutluğ Ataman’s Anatolian family comedy-drama took the 51st Golden Orange for Best Film — the headline Turkish winner of 2014’s Antalya edition. The film stars Nesrin Cavadzade, Cahit Gök, Nursel Köse, Mert Taştan, Sila Lara Cantürk, and others.

Should you watch The Lamb tonight?

Yes — prioritize The Lamb tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 87 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch The Lamb?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. The Lamb (2014) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt2683694. Explore more from Turkey on our country hub or browse drama films.