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Distant Review (2002) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan · 2002 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Distant worth watching?

Distant (2002) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Distant?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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94% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
84 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
7.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 46m
Cast
Muzaffer Özdemir , Mehmet Emin Toprak , Zuhal Gencer , Nazan Kesal , Feridun Koç , Fatma Ceylan , Ebru Ceylan , Bahattin Serter , Nazlı Aydın , Engin Hepsev
Country
Turkey
Language
Turkish

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • Celluloid Score 84% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Distant worth watching?

    Yes — Distant earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s quiet Istanbul drama won Antalya’s Golden Orange for Best Film — the breakthrough that put contemporary Turkish art cinema on the world map.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Distant about?

    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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    Critic Reviews

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    Distant (2002) Review

    Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Distant (2002) remains a defining Drama landmark from Turkey, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Essential viewing — a certified classic.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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