The Distant Land (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, The Distant Land is a drama and history film directed by Luc Bondy, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The Distant Land (German: Das weite Land) is a 1987 Austrian-German drama film directed by Luc Bondy. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Based on a play by Arthur Schnitzler, which is generally referred to in English as The Vast Domain and was also adapted by Tom Stoppard as Undiscovered Country.
Who’s in it. The Distant Land stars Michel Piccoli as Friedrich Hofreiter, Bulle Ogier as Genia, Wolfgang Hübsch as Dr. Mauer and Milena Vukotić as Frau Wahl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Distant Land has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Distant Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Distant Land tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Distant Land (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Distant Land change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Distant Land worth watching?
- The Distant Land holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Distant Land?
- The Distant Land stars Michel Piccoli, Bulle Ogier, Wolfgang Hübsch, Milena Vukotić and Dominique Blanc.
- When was The Distant Land released?
- The Distant Land was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.