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Movie · 2006

Killing the Shadows

Original title: Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü?

★ 7.1 TMDB · 92 IMDb ↗ Turkish production
135 minRUNTIME
2006YEAR

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Killing the Shadows streaming guide

Streaming info last updated: July 8, 2026

Killing the Shadows (2006) is a comedy, drama, and history movie from Türkiye. It isn’t listed on a US streaming platform right now; streaming options will appear here once it’s added.

  • GenreComedy, Drama, History
  • OriginTürkiye · 2006

Plot

Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.

DirectorEzel Akay
CountryTürkiye
GenresComedy, Drama, History

Cast

Haluk BilginerHaluk BilginerKaragöz
BeyazBeyazHacivat
Şebnem DönmezŞebnem DönmezAyşe Hatun
Güven KıraçGüven KıraçPervane
Ragıp SavaşRagıp SavaşOrhan Gazi
Ayşe TolgaAyşe TolgaNilüfer Hatun
Altay ÖzbekAltay ÖzbekÇoban
Hasan Ali MeteHasan Ali MeteKüşteri
Serdar GökhanSerdar GökhanKöse Mihal
Levent KazakLevent KazakDimitri
Nihal YalçınNihal YalçınZeyno Bacı
Muhittin KorkmazMuhittin KorkmazEredna

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows isn’t listed on any streaming platform in the US right now. Streaming options will appear on this page once it becomes available.

Is Killing the Shadows available with English subtitles or dubbing?

Killing the Shadows is a Turkish production, so its original language is most likely Turkish. English subtitles or dubbing will depend on the US platform that adds it.

Can I watch Killing the Shadows for free?

Killing the Shadows isn’t free to stream in the US right now. We’ll update this page if a free option appears.

How long is Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows runs about 135 minutes (2h 15m).

What genre is Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows is a comedy, drama, and history movie from Türkiye.

Who stars in Killing the Shadows?

The main cast of Killing the Shadows includes Haluk Bilginer, Beyaz, Şebnem Dönmez, Güven Kıraç, Ragıp Savaş, and Ayşe Tolga.

What is the IMDb / TMDB rating of Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows has a TMDB rating of 7.1 out of 10 (92 votes). You can check its current IMDb rating via the IMDb link on this page.

Can I watch Killing the Shadows on my phone or smart TV?

Once Killing the Shadows is on a US streaming platform, you can watch it on iOS, Android, web browsers, and smart TVs through that platform’s app.

When was Killing the Shadows released?

Killing the Shadows was released in 2006.

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