Three Monkeys (2008) Review

Is Three Monkeys worth watching?

Yes — Three Monkeys is worth watching, with a 88% Critic Score and 80% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 78% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (73), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.3/10).

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Three Monkeys runs 109 minutes in Turkish. On Celluloid we index it for “Three Monkeys review”, “is Three Monkeys worth watching”, and related discovery queries from Turkey.

What is Three Monkeys about?

A family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to avoid hardship and responsibilities that would otherwise be impossible to endure, the family chooses to ignore the truth, not to see, hear or talk about it. But does playing “Three Monkeys” invalidate the truth of its existence?

Critics consensus: Ceylan’s morally bruising family thriller competed for the Golden Orange and later won Best Director at Cannes — a cornerstone of Antalya-era Turkish prestige film. The film stars Yavuz Bingöl, Hatice Aslan, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Ercan Kesal, Cafer Köse, and others.

Should you watch Three Monkeys tonight?

Yes — prioritize Three Monkeys tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 109 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 Three Monkeys?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Three Monkeys (2008) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt1233381. Explore more from Turkey on our country hub or browse drama films.