Mustang (2015): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mustang is a 2015 drama directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $5.3 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics' Choice 2016. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Deniz Gamze Ergüven
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Turkish - Studio
- Cohen Media Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mustang About?
The premise of Mustang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When summer begins in a small Turkish village, five sisters—Lale and her four siblings—enjoy a carefree childhood. Their games with boys cause a stir, leading to a series of repercussions. The family home becomes increasingly restrictive, and the sisters begin to fight back against the traditions that confine them, yearning for independence and a chance to define their own futures.
Mustang Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- forced wedding
- virginity
- teenage girl
- sister sister relationship
- forced marriage
- pretending to swim
- istanbul turkey
- teen suicide
- child bride
- women's rights
- arranged marriage
- coming of age
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- anal sex
- vaginal exam
- five sisters
- soccer match
- turkey the country
- orphan
- beach
- captivity
- suicide of sister
- truck driver
- shooting a gun into the air
- sneaking out
- chewing gum
- violence
- sexism
- running away from home
- abusive uncle
- sexual repression
- domestic violence
- virginity test
- underwear
- cutting one's own hair
- female protagonist
- driving lesson
- locked in
- watching tv
- little girl
- child driving car
- stealing apples
- horseplay
- young girl
- last day of school
- gynecological exam
- patriarchy
- freedom
- reference to samsun turkey
- photograph
- dowry
The Director of Mustang
Directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
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Director Deniz Gamze Ergüven
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One more film directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven: Kings.
Mustang Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mustang 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 88%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 4.2 /5
3.3K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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Mustang Plot Summary
What happens in Mustang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sunlit, close-knit Turkish village, the film centers on Lale, the youngest of five sisters, and the quiet tension that gathers as tradition and budding desires collide. The day begins with a simple farewell: Lale watches her teacher leave for Istanbul, and the sisters decide to walk home together instead of taking a van. What starts as a carefree moment soon reveals the undercurrent of strict rules that will govern their days. On the way, they join a playful “chicken fight” with their male classmates on the beach, a scene that showcases their desire for connection and a sense of freedom.
Full summary
The whole story of Mustang, scene by scene
Mustang Box Office
Mustang grossed $5.3 million worldwide. $845,464 came from the US and Canada and $4.4 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.3M
- US & Canada
- $845.5K
- International
- $4.4M
Mustang Awards & Nominations
Mustang earned 3 award nominations, including Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics' Choice 2016. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
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Golden Globes 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
Mustang Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Mustang clip - Wedding
- Clip Mustang clip - Apples
- Clip Mustang clip - Dinner
- Featurette Mustang Q&A | Deniz Gamze Ergüven & Cast
How Well Do You Know Mustang?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the youngest of the five sisters?
Mustang Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Mustang: Belleza Salvaje” and “Мустанг”.
- Also known as
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- Mustang: Belleza Salvaje
- Мустанг
- Cinco Graças
- Ατίθασες
- Yeladot pere
- Mustanges
- 무스탕: 랄리의 여름
- 锁不住的青春
- ילדות פרא
- 野马
- 裸足の季節
- 青春禁不住
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- 少女離家日記
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Mustang FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Mustang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mustang?
Mustang runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Mustang released?
Mustang was released on November 20, 2015.
Who directed Mustang?
Mustang was directed by Deniz Gamze Ergüven.
More films by Deniz Gamze Ergüven How much did Mustang make at the box office?
Mustang grossed $5.3 million worldwide ($845,464 domestic, $4.4 million international).
How is Mustang rated?
Mustang has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Was Mustang nominated for any awards?
Mustang received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Mustang have a post-credit scene?
No. Mustang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mustang in?
The original language of Mustang is Turkish.
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