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Distant

7.120021h 46mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorNuri Bilge Ceylan

WriterNuri Bilge Ceylan

ProducerNuri Bilge Ceylan

Where to watch

Not available in Australia

Streaming in 6 other countries

Distant isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)

Nazan Kesal

Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)

Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)

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Distant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant?

Distant isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Distant on Netflix?

No, Distant is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Distant on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Distant isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Distant for free?

Distant isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.