The Bandit

The Bandit

Directed by Yavuz Turgul

Produced by Geopoly, Filma-Cass

1996128 min7.3 / 10

A melancholic crime drama about a man released after 35 years in prison, searching for betrayal and redemption in a world that has moved on without him.

The film tells the story of a group of bandits captured in the Cudi Mountains 35 years ago. All of them have died, either from illness or vendettas; only Baran (Şener Şen) survives. After serving his 35-year sentence, Baran is released from Viranşehir Prison and learns that his birthplace is now submerged under the waters of a dam. Ceren Ana (Zübeyde Erden) tells him about the past. Baran is imprisoned because of the betrayal of his old friend Berfo (Kamran Usluer). Berfo stole the bandits gold, bought his childhood love Keje (Sermin Hürmeriç) from her father, and fled to Istanbul. While Baran is searching for Keje, he encounters a young man named Cumali (Uğur Yücel). These two men find solace in each other to avoid being swept away by the storms of the big city. And in this world where violence, betrayal, passion, boundless love and hatred intertwine, they try to survive.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Bandit sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Bandit end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Bandit violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Bandit scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Bandit easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity35

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Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Bandit

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Bandit

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Bandit, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Bandit, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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