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Three Monkeys

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan · 2008 ·

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Is Three Monkeys worth watching?

Yes. Three Monkeys (2008) earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%). See the 4 inputs.

78%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
73 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.3 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Cast
Yavuz Bingöl , Hatice Aslan , Ahmet Rıfat Şungar , Ercan Kesal , Cafer Köse , Gürkan Aydin
Country
Turkey
Language
Turkish

Also known as Üç maymun Tres monos Les Trois Singes Drei Affen 3 Macacos 쓰리 몽키스 三只猴子 Le tre scimmie

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
  • Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Three Monkeys worth watching?

    Yes — Three Monkeys earns a 78% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Ceylan’s morally bruising family thriller competed for the Golden Orange and later won Best Director at Cannes — a cornerstone of Antalya-era Turkish prestige film.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).

    What is Three Monkeys about?

    A family battles against the odds to stay together when small lies grow into an extravagant cover-up. In order to avoid hardship and responsibilities that would otherwise be impossible to endure, the family chooses to ignore the truth, not to see, hear or talk about it. But does playing “Three Monkeys” invalidate the truth of its existence?

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Three Monkeys

    Three Monkeys (2008) Review: A Family Sworn to Silence

    Three Monkeys is Nuri Bilge Ceylan's brooding Istanbul drama about a family that agrees to a lie to survive, and the silences that slowly poison its home.

    Yes, for patient viewers. It is a visually striking, emotionally bruising moral drama, but its slow pace and cold mood make it demanding.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Three Monkeys: frequently asked questions

    Is Three Monkeys worth watching?

    Yes. Three Monkeys (2008) has a Celluloid Score of 78%, 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.

    Where can I watch Three Monkeys?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Three Monkeys?

    Three Monkeys runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

    Who stars in Three Monkeys?

    Three Monkeys is directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and stars Yavuz Bingöl, Hatice Aslan, Ahmet Rıfat Şungar, Ercan Kesal, Cafer Köse.

    What is the Metascore for Three Monkeys?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Three Monkeys is 73 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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