Distance (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Distance is a drama film directed by Thomas Sieben, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Living in seclusion from the rest of the world, Daniel Bauer goes about his job as a gardener in the botanical gardens. A rather inconspicuous young man who, however, regularly breaks out of his motionless daily routine and commits indiscriminate acts of violence. When he gets to know Jana, a forlorn young woman, a tentative relationship develops between the two foreign bodies. She sees everything in the shy Daniel that she always wanted from a man. Yet she doesn't have any inkling of his dark side. After a first successful date between Daniel and Jana, the situation escalates. On the morning after the date, he shoots a jogger. A reaction to the beginning love?
Who’s in it. Distance stars Ken Duken as Daniel Bauer, Franziska Weisz as Jana Wallat, Jan Uplegger as Kommissar and Karsten Mielke as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Distance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distance (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Distance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Distance worth watching?
- Distance holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Distance?
- Distance stars Ken Duken, Franziska Weisz, Jan Uplegger, Karsten Mielke and Lars Jokubeit.
- When was Distance released?
- Distance was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.