Distant (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, Distant is a drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Uzak/Distant chronicles the numbing loneliness, longing, and isolation in the lives of two men who are consumed by their own problems. Istanbul photographer Mahmut reluctantly receives his relative Yusuf, but the mingling of their lives does little to alleviate their detachment.
Who’s in it. Distant stars Muzaffer Özdemir as Mahmut, Mehmet Emin Toprak as Yusuf, Nazan Kesal as Lover and Zuhal Gencer as Nazan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Distant has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distant tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distant (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Distant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Distant worth watching?
- Distant holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Distant?
- Distant stars Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak, Nazan Kesal, Zuhal Gencer and Nazan Kirilmis.
- When was Distant released?
- Distant was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.