Where to watch Distant in United States
Distant isn't available to stream, rent or buy in United States right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Distant
Distant is a 2002 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, starring Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak and Zuhal Gencer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 258 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Distant in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Distant trailer
Overview
A young man from rural Turkey arrives in Istanbul with dreams of working on a ship and stays with a cousin while he searches for work. Over time, the former’s struggles to find employment and the latter’s troubles and disappointments strain their relationship and living situation.
Top cast
Muzaffer Özdemir
Mahmut
Mehmet Emin Toprak
Yusuf
Zuhal Gencer
Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)
Nazan Kesal
Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)
Feridun Koç
Janitor
Fatma Ceylan
Mother
Ebru Ceylan
Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)
Bahattin Serter
Nazlı Aydın
Engin Hepsev
Ercan Kesal
Aslı Orhun
Ahmet Bugay
Arif Aşçı
Cemal Gülas
Ahmet Özyurt
Erhan Ersoy
Hakan Kuldan
Ayhan Ergürsel
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Distant in United States?+
Distant is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Distant on Netflix?+
Distant is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Distant?+
Distant has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Distant?+
Distant stars Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak, Zuhal Gencer, Nazan Kesal and Feridun Koç.
When did Distant come out?+
Distant is a 2002 movie directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
What genre is Distant?+
Distant is Drama film.
Who directed Distant?+
Distant was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
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