The Closet
Seen it?2001 | 84 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$50 million worldwide on a $95 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francis Veber
- Daniel AuteuilFrançois Pignon
- Gérard DepardieuFélix Santini
- Thierry LhermitteGuillaume, the Director of Public Relations
- Michèle LaroqueMiss Bertrand
- Michel AumontBelone, le voisin de Pignon
- Jean RochefortKopel, le directeur de l'usine
- Alexandra VandernootChristine
- Edgar GivryMathieu
- Irina NinovaMartine
- Marianne GrovesSuzanne