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Three Thousand Years of Longing

What would you wish for?

6.9(1,773)20221h 48m8

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$60M
Box office
$20.3M
Language
Turkish
  • mythology
  • longing
  • djinn
  • desire
  • storytelling
  • wish fulfillment
  • genie
  • public speaking
  • istanbul, turkey
  • scholar
  • lonely woman
  • complex

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Behind the camera

Produced in

Australia, China, United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalR31 Aug 2022
    • Digital / OTTR14 Sept 2022
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical152 Sept 2022
  • AustraliaAU

    • TheatricalM1 Sept 2022
    • Digital / OTTM29 Sept 2022
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical31 Aug 2022
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical161 Sept 2022
  • CzechiaCZ

    • Theatrical6 Oct 2022
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalK-1616 Sept 2022
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival20 May 2022
    • TheatricalU24 Aug 2022
    • Digital / OTTVOD24 Dec 2022
    • PhysicalDVD, Blu-Ray & 4K UHD3 Jan 2023
    • Digital / OTTMyCanal13 May 2023
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical121 Sept 2022
  • GreeceGR

    • TheatricalK121 Sept 2022
  • Hong KongHK

    • Theatrical1 Sept 2022
  • HungaryHU

    • Digital / OTT168 Sept 2022

Frequently asked questions

Three Thousand Years of Longing was released on 24 August 2022.

Audience reviews

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    CinemaSerf

    9/3/2022

    7/10

    "Alithea" (Tilda Swinton) is a solitary scholar who travels to Istanbul to address a conference on the relative merits of myth v science. At the seminar, she starts to hallucinate and the seed is sown that perhaps the mystical is not so far-fetched as we might think! A visit to the Grand Bazaar sees her acquire a small blue bottle that, when attacked rather unceremoniously with an electric toothbrush, spills it's con…

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    Manuel São Bento

    9/16/2022

    7/10

    MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "Three Thousand Years of Longing is one of the most ambitious films of the year. Relying on the genuinely charming, mesmerizing performances of Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, George Miller approaches a famous cautionary tale through a distinctive form of storytelling, focusing on flashbacks narrated by the male protagonist. The multiple stories of the past …

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    Nathan

    10/14/2022

    5/10

    I did not have many expectations for _Three Thousand Years of Longing_, but after leaving the theater it left me longing for more. I do not think any individual part of this film was inherently bad. The performances by Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton were captivating and their on-screen chemistry was amazing. The flash backs to the characters' lives were very fascinating. I really enjoyed exploring the lives of ancient …

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    TkA

    7/30/2026

    9/10

    **Three Thousand Years of Longing is an excellent fantasy film** Three Thousand Years of Longing is an excellent fantasy film that transports viewers to a mesmerizing world. The captivating narrative effortlessly intertwines ancient myths with modern sensibilities, delivering a grand adventure that explores love, sacrifice, and redemption. The breathtaking visual effects, stunning costume design, and intricate set…

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