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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

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

MÖMuzaffer Özdemir
Muzaffer Özdemir
Mahmut
MTMehmet Emin Toprak
Mehmet Emin Toprak
Yusuf
ZGZuhal Gencer
Zuhal Gencer
Nazan (as Zuhal Gencer Erkaya)
NKNazan Kesal
Nazan Kesal
Lover (as Nazan Kırılmış)
FKFeridun Koç
Feridun Koç
Janitor
FCFatma Ceylan
Fatma Ceylan
Mother
ECEbru Ceylan
Ebru Ceylan
Woman (as Ebru Yapıcı)
BS
Bahattin Serter
NA
Nazlı Aydın
EH
Engin Hepsev
EKErcan Kesal
Ercan Kesal
AO
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 September 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.