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Where to watch The Nearby Distance (1981) in the UK

The Nearby Distance (1981) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

An alien arrives on the planet Earth with a special mission. He must steal and send canned food to his home planet, because it is very scarce there. The alien is confronted with the absurdity of Earth life. Ten animated episodes were inserted into the feature film as an ironic commentary.

  • Film
  • 1981
  • 65 min
  • ★ 9.0/10 TMDB
  • Animation
  • Science Fiction

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Cast & crew

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DirectorSlav Bakalov
WritersSlav Bakalov, Vladimir Ganev

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