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Killing the Shadows

7.120062h 15mMovieComedyDramaHistory

Killing The Shadows is a bawdy comic fable set in the Ottoman Empire during the mid-14th century based on two legendary figures in Turkish folkore, the jester Hacivat (Beyazit Ozturk) and the nomad Karagoz (Haluk Bilginer), men who apparently lived and died by their sense of humour.

DirectorEzel Akay

WritersLevent Kazak·Ezel Akay

ProducersEzel Akay·Bahadir Atay

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Not available in United States

Streaming in 3 other countries

Killing the Shadows isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Türkiye. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ezel Akay

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Killing the Shadows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Killing the Shadows?

Killing the Shadows isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Austria, Germany and Türkiye. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Killing the Shadows on Netflix?

No, Killing the Shadows is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is Killing the Shadows on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Killing the Shadows for free?

Killing the Shadows isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.