Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) Review: A Turkish Classic
★★★★½ 4.5/5
Strongly recommended — a staple of its national cinema.
Is Miracle in Cell No. 7 worth watching?
Yes — Miracle in Cell No. 7 remains one of the most celebrated films from Turkey, with a 88% Critic Score and enduring audience appeal. On Celluloid it holds a 88% Critic Score, 95% Audience Score, 52 Metascore, 4.3 on Letterboxd, and 8.2 on IMDb — numbers that explain why it still surfaces on every “best of Turkey” list.
What is Miracle in Cell No. 7 about?
A mentally disabled father wrongfully imprisoned forms a family with fellow inmates while his daughter fights to prove his innocence. Directed by Mehmet Ada Öztekin, the film stars Aras Bulut İynemli, Nisa Sofiya Aksongur, Deniz Baysal, and remains a reference point for Drama and Comedy filmmaking from Turkey.
Should you watch Miracle in Cell No. 7?
Yes, without hesitation — Miracle in Cell No. 7 rewards viewers who want more than algorithm-friendly new releases. At 132 minutes, it more than earns its running time — and the critics’ consensus still resonates today: Turkey’s remake became one of the highest-grossing local films ever by weaponizing tears with precision.
Where can I watch Miracle in Cell No. 7?
Streaming availability varies by region — check major platforms in your country or local cinemas for revival screenings. Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2019) is widely indexed on IMDb (tt10431586) and remains one of the most searched classic titles from Turkey on NewMoviesReviews.com.