Exodus
After a failed coup turns them into fugitives, three professionals find fragile solidarity among migrants on a perilous search for safety and freedom.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tense
- somber
- compassionate
- social issue film night
- thoughtful weekend viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot begins after Turkey's 2016 coup attempt and follows accused professionals fleeing alongside migrants.
Hakan, Mehmet, Zelal, Shahab, and Kembo come from different backgrounds yet unite while searching for safety and freedom.
The protagonists join migrants fleeing Turkey after being accused of terrorism, making movement and safety central pressures.
The central characters are professionals accused of terrorism in the aftermath of a coup attempt.
Films like Exodus, and why
Mediterranea
Shares a grounded refugee drama focus, dangerous migration, and human solidarity across cultural differences.
The Visitor
Like Exodus, it uses displacement and cross-cultural encounters to explore belonging, fear, and compassion in a contemporary setting.
In This World
Comparable for its socially conscious treatment of migrants seeking safety, border uncertainty, and collective survival.
Movie Details
- Director
- Serkan Nihat
- Release Date
- 2025-06-20
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (8)
Cast
- Denis Ostier
- Umit Ulgen
- Selen Cabel
- Doga Celik
- Saudiq Baoku
- Sen Monro
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Exodus about?
- After a failed coup turns them into fugitives, three professionals find fragile solidarity among migrants on a perilous search for safety and freedom.
- What is Exodus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Exodus as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Exodus violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Exodus.
- Which films are like Exodus?
- Films with a similar feel include Mediterranea, The Visitor, and In This World.
- How long is Exodus?
- Exodus runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Exodus?
- In United States, Exodus is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
