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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

Kanopy

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Muzaffer Özdemir

Muzaffer Özdemir

Mehmet Emin Toprak

Mehmet Emin Toprak

Zuhal Gencer

Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)

Nazan Kesal

Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)

Feridun Koç

Fatma Ceylan

Ebru Ceylan

Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)

Bahattin Serter

Bahattin Serter

Nazlı Aydın

Engin Hepsev

Ercan Kesal

Aslı Orhun

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Distant — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant?

Distant is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Distant on Netflix?

No, Distant is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Distant on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Distant isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Distant for free?

Distant is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.