Overview
A haunting journey of redemption through music and personal struggle awaits you.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- mournful
- harrowing
- intimate
- reflective evening
- music movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows Müslüm Gürses from traumatic childhood through his rise as a revered singer.
Müslüm turns enduring trauma and sorrow into songs that resonate with listeners across social classes.
Müslüm first becomes known as Baba among young, low-income urban misfits before gaining a broad following.
His partial deafness, speaking difficulties, eccentric gestures, baritone voice, and unconventional singing shape his public persona.
Films like Muslum, and why
A Star Is Born
music biopic centered on trauma, artistic ambition, and a transformative performer
Ray
biographical music drama combining personal suffering, distinctive artistry, and cultural influence
Walk the Line
emotionally intense performer biography shaped by poverty, addiction, and a singular musical voice
Movie Details
- Directors
- Ketche, Can Ulkay
- Release Date
- 2018-10-26
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (137)
Cast
- Timuçin Esen
- Zerrin Tekindor
- Ayça Bingöl
- Erkan Can
- Taner Ölmez
- Erkan Avcı
- Şahin Kendirci
- Turgut Tunçalp
- Caner Kurtaran
- Goncagül Sunar
Common questions
- What is Muslum about?
- A wounded Turkish singer turns childhood tragedy and physical disability into the mournful artistry that makes him a cross-class cultural icon.
- What is Muslum like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Muslum as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Muslum violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Muslum as moderate.
- Which films are like Muslum?
- Films with a similar feel include A Star Is Born, Ray, and Walk the Line.
- How long is Muslum?
- Muslum runs 136 minutes.
