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.
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) is a drama, fantasy and romance film directed by George Miller, released on August 24, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Erdil Yaşaroğlu and Sabrina Elba. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,728 ratings.
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Tilda Swinton
as Alithea
Idris Elba
as The Djinn
Erdil Yaşaroğlu
as Professor Günhan
Sabrina Elba
as British Council Lady / The Watcher
Sarah Houbolt
as Airport Djinn
Seyithan Özdemir
as Pale Djinn
Aamito Lagum
as The Queen of Sheba
Nicolas Mouawad
as King Solomon
Ece Yüksel
as Gulten
Matteo Bocelli
as Prince Mustafa
Lachy Hulme
as Sultan Suleiman
Megan Gale
as Hürrem
Directed by George Miller, written by Augusta Miller, George Miller and A.S. Byatt, produced by George Miller and Doug Mitchell.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,728 ratings.
"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…
Reviewed on September 3, 2022
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…
Reviewed on September 16, 2022
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…
Reviewed on October 14, 2022
**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 sets…
Reviewed on July 30, 2026
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Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) includes Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Erdil Yaşaroğlu, Sabrina Elba and Sarah Houbolt. The film was directed by George Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Three Thousand Years of Longing was released on August 24, 2022 and runs for 1h 48m.
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,728 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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