The Distance
2021, English. Directed by Hyōe Yamamoto.
The Distance tells the unlikely and inspirational story of a charismatic coach named Yoshio Koide and his star long-distance running pupil, Naoko Takahashi, as they try to overcome decades of Japanese disappointment and heartbreak in the marathon with a run for the ages at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, resulting in a gold-medal win.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 21 July 2021
- Country
- Japan
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How long is The Distance?
The Distance runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does The Distance have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Distance on?
The Distance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 July 2021. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Distance?
If you liked The Distance, try Frida, Meru, The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Who directed The Distance?
The Distance (2021) was directed by Hyōe Yamamoto and stars Naoko Takahashi.