Distant is streaming on filmingo in Switzerland, and available to rent or buy on filmingo. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch Distant
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Good to know
- Director
- Nuri Bilge Ceylan
- Release date
- 2002-12-20
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- Turkish
- Box office
- $767,337
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Turkey
- Studio
- NBC Film
Distant — trailer
About Distant
Distant is a 2002 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, starring Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak and Zuhal Gencer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 258 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Distant in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Distant in Switzerland?+
In Switzerland, you can stream Distant on filmingo. It's also available to rent or buy on filmingo.
Is Distant on Netflix?+
Distant is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now, but you can stream it on filmingo.
How long is Distant?+
Distant has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Distant?+
Distant stars Muzaffer Özdemir, Mehmet Emin Toprak, Zuhal Gencer, Nazan Kesal and Feridun Koç.
When did Distant come out?+
Distant is a 2002 movie directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
What genre is Distant?+
Distant is Drama film.
Who directed Distant?+
Distant was directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan.
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