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The Long Day Closes

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1992 | 85 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terence Davies

  • Leigh McCormackBud
  • Marjorie YatesMother
  • Anthony WatsonKevin
  • Nicholas LamontJohn
  • Ayse OwensHelen
  • Tina MaloneEdna
  • Jimmy WildeCurly
  • Robin PolleyMr Nicholls
  • Peter IvattsMr Bushell
  • Joy BlakemanFrances