Trouble on Wheels
A tightly wound man discovers spontaneity and genuine friendship when a disastrous cross-country car trip refuses to follow his rules.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- absurd
- lazy sunday
- road trip movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kudret's cross-country drive is continually disrupted by car trouble and people pursuing him and his companions.
Kudret begins as someone who lives by strict routines before the trip exposes him to spontaneous friendship and a less regulated life.
Kudret gathers Burcu, Güven, Efkan, and others into a group whose bond develops amid the journey's repeated crises.
Kudret's much-loved car is central to the trip, with its failures driving repeated complications.
Films like Trouble on Wheels, and why
Little Miss Sunshine
shared road movie structure, escalating comic mishaps, and warm found-family dynamics
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
shared fish out of water humor, travel chaos, and an unexpectedly touching ensemble
Vizontele
shared Turkish comedy sensibility, eccentric characters, and friendship forged through absurd setbacks
Movie Details
- Director
- Burak Aksak
- Release Date
- 2015-09-18
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (99)
Cast
- Cengiz Bozkurt
- Seda Bakan
- Erkan Kolçak Köstendil
- Cihan Ercan
- Berat Yenilmez
- İştar Gökseven
- Erdal Tosun
- Hakan Salınmış
- Sadi Celil Cengiz
- Benian Dönmez
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Trouble on Wheels about?
- A tightly wound man discovers spontaneity and genuine friendship when a disastrous cross-country car trip refuses to follow his rules.
- What is Trouble on Wheels like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Trouble on Wheels as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Trouble on Wheels violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Trouble on Wheels.
- Which films are like Trouble on Wheels?
- Films with a similar feel include Little Miss Sunshine, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, and Vizontele.
- How long is Trouble on Wheels?
- Trouble on Wheels runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Trouble on Wheels?
- In United States, Trouble on Wheels is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
