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Drama Antalya 2014 · Golden Orange for Best Film Editor's Pick

The Lamb Review (2014) — 70% Celluloid Score

Directed by Kutluğ Ataman · 2014 ·

Short answer

Is The Lamb worth watching?

Yes. The Lamb (2014) earns a 70% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

70%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

78% Editorial Rating
74% Audience snapshot · excluded
68 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 27m
Cast
Nesrin Cavadzade , Cahit Gök , Nursel Köse , Mert Taştan , Sila Lara Cantürk , Taner Birsel , Güven Kıraç , Şerif Sezer , Erdal Yıldız , Emel Göksu
Country
Turkey
Language
Turkish

Also known as Kuzu

Where to watch

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (68/100).
  • Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Lamb worth watching?

Yes — The Lamb earns a 70% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Kutluğ Ataman’s Anatolian family comedy-drama took the 51st Golden Orange for Best Film — the headline Turkish winner of 2014’s Antalya edition.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Lamb about?

In a small village, young Mert is about to get traditionally circumcised, but the family does not have the money to follow up with the circumcision celebration. The family wants to be able to serve lamb meat to the guests at the celebration. Mert’s older sister scares him that if they cannot afford a lamb the father will slaughter him instead.

Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English The Lamb

The Lamb (2014) Review: A Child's Fear, a Family's Pride

The Lamb is Kutluğ Ataman's wry Turkish village drama about a poor family, a circumcision feast and a boy's terror, small in scale but sharp about pride and poverty.

Yes, with reservations. It suits viewers who enjoy quiet, observational world cinema with dark humour; those wanting a strong plot may find it slight.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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The Lamb: frequently asked questions

Is The Lamb worth watching?

Yes. The Lamb (2014) has a Celluloid Score of 70%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

How long is The Lamb?

The Lamb runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Lamb?

The Lamb is directed by Kutluğ Ataman and stars Nesrin Cavadzade, Cahit Gök, Nursel Köse, Mert Taştan, Sila Lara Cantürk.

What is the Metascore for The Lamb?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Lamb is 68 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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