What is the Metascore for Distant?

Distant has a Metascore of 84 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Distant Review (2002) — 85% Celluloid Score

Item: Distant
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan · 2002 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Distant (2002) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

85%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

94% Critic Score

88% Audience

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

Official theatrical poster for Distant (2002)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (94% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
Celluloid Score 85% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 85% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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 Critics Consensus

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

★★★★☆ 4/5

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.

Distant stills

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