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Ayla

Directed by Can Ulkay · 2017 ·

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Answer Summary

Ayla (2017) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (85%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

85%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

85% Critic Score
92% Audience
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 5m
Cast
İsmail Hacıoğlu , Çetin Tekindor , Kim Seol

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (85%).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8/10.
  • Celluloid Score 85% averages these 4 public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, war pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Ayla worth watching?

    Yes — Ayla earns a 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    Ulkay's true-story weepie dominated Turkish box office and bridged cultures with sentimental force.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Audiences (92%) responded more warmly than critics (85%).

    What is Ayla about?

    During the Korean War, a Turkish soldier adopts a lost Korean girl, forming a bond that spans decades and continents.

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