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Recep İvedik (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Recep İvedik is a 2008 comedy directed by Togan Gökbakar, starring Şahan Gökbakar as Recep İvedik, Vural Buldu and Hakan Akın. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $28.5 million worldwide.

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Recep İvedik (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Togan Gökbakar
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Recep İvedik About?

The premise of Recep İvedik without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A folk hero A man finds the wallet of a rich man and takes a rigorous trip in an old car to return it, finding an old love and a new life of luxury awaiting.

Recep İvedik Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • 2000s
  • turkey the country
  • hotel
  • diver
  • truck driver
  • marble
  • istanbul turkey
  • first part
  • based on tv show
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Recep İvedik Cast & Characters

Şahan Gökbakar leads the cast as Recep İvedik, with Vural Buldu as Muhsin Başaran and Hakan Akın as Kamyoncu Halil. Directed by Togan Gökbakar; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Togan Gökbakar

More films directed by Togan Gökbakar, best-rated first: Recep Ivedik 6, Erdal and Ece, Recep Ivedik 7 and Kayhan: Revenge at the Reunion.

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Plot

Recep İvedik Plot Summary

What happens in Recep İvedik from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In present-day Turkey, an unemployed Recep İvedik is scolded by a police officer for harassment but ultimately let go. On his way home, he discovers a hotel owner’s wallet and soon spots the same man, Muhsin Basaran, on television offering advice. Motivated by respect, Recep sets off on a road trip to return the wallet, turning a small act of courtesy into a wandering quest. Along the route, he lends a hand to young women dealing with car battery issues, dips into lively dance circles, and unexpectedly ends up hitchhiking with a troupe of eccentric rock musicians after his car breaks down.

Full summary

The whole story of Recep İvedik, scene by scene

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Box office

Recep İvedik Box Office

Recep İvedik grossed $28.5 million worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$28.5M

International
$28.5M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Recep İvedik?

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 does Recep discover on his way home that sets the entire story in motion?

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Recep İvedik Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Реджеп Иведик” and “رجب إفديك”.

Also known as
  • Реджеп Иведик
  • رجب إفديك
  • רג'פ איוודיק
  • 莱杰普·伊瓦迪凯 1
  • レジェプ・イベディク
  • 진짜 사나이 레제프
  • เรเจฟ อิเวดิค
  • Με τα Μυαλά στα Κάγκελα

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FAQ

Recep İvedik FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Recep İvedik, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Recep İvedik?

Recep İvedik runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Recep İvedik released?

Recep İvedik was released on February 22, 2008.

Who directed Recep İvedik?

Recep İvedik was directed by Togan Gökbakar.

More films by Togan Gökbakar

Who is in the cast of Recep İvedik?

Recep İvedik stars Şahan Gökbakar as Recep İvedik, Vural Buldu as Muhsin Başaran and Hakan Akın as Kamyoncu Halil, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Recep İvedik make at the box office?

Recep İvedik grossed $28.5 million worldwide.

Does Recep İvedik have a post-credit scene?

No. Recep İvedik has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Recep İvedik in?

The original language of Recep İvedik is Turkish.

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