Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022, English. Directed by George Miller.
What would you wish for?
A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with reluctance, she is unable to come up with one, so the djinn tries to inspire her with his stories.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,779 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Three Thousand Years of Longing
Three Thousand Years of Longing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- George MillerDirector
- Tilda SwintonAlithea
- Idris ElbaThe Djinn
- Erdil YaşaroğluProfessor Günhan
- Sabrina ElbaBritish Council Lady / The Watcher
- Sarah HouboltAirport Djinn
- Seyithan ÖzdemirPale Djinn
- Aamito LagumThe Queen of Sheba
- Nicolas MouawadKing Solomon
- Ece YükselGulten
- Matteo BocelliPrince Mustafa
- Lachy HulmeSultan Suleiman
- Megan GaleHürrem
Details
- Released
- 24 August 2022
- Country
- Australia, China, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Augusta Miller, George Miller
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $20M
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What Three Thousand Years of Longing is based on
Three Thousand Years of Longing is based on The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye (1994) by A. S. Byatt.
1994
The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye
By A. S. Byatt
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Three Thousand Years of Longing: quick answers
Is Three Thousand Years of Longing worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,779 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Three Thousand Years of Longing?
Three Thousand Years of Longing runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Three Thousand Years of Longing have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Three Thousand Years of Longing. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Three Thousand Years of Longing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Three Thousand Years of Longing is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Three Thousand Years of Longing on?
Three Thousand Years of Longing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Three Thousand Years of Longing?
If you liked Three Thousand Years of Longing, try The Shape of Water, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Pinocchio.
Who directed Three Thousand Years of Longing?
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) was directed by George Miller and stars Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Erdil Yaşaroğlu.
What is Three Thousand Years of Longing based on?
Three Thousand Years of Longing is based on The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye (1994) by A. S. Byatt.