Closer
Seen it?2004 | 104 min | Drama, Romance
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It made about 4 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$116 million worldwide on a $27 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 399K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Jude LawDan
- Natalie PortmanAlice
- Julia RobertsAnna
- Clive OwenLarry
- Colin StintonCustoms Officer
- Nick HobbsTaxi Driver
- Steve BenhamCar Driver (uncredited)
- Elizabeth BowerChatty Exhibition Guest (uncredited)
- Daniel DresnerCoughing Man (uncredited)
- Rrenford Junior FaganBus Passenger (uncredited)