Where to stream

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 Canada

Streaming in 6 other countries

Distant isn't on any streaming service in Canada 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)

More like this

It's a Wonderful Life

Manchester by the Sea

2016 · 7.6

Penguin Bloom

2021 · 6.9

Distant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant?

Distant isn't on any streaming service in Canada 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 Canada as of August 2026.

Is Distant on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Distant for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Distant?

Distant hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 7, 2003. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.