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Close Your Eyes

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2023 | 169 min | Drama, Mystery

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Murder on the Orient Express, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 49 min.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Years after his mysterious disappearance, Julio Arenas, a famous Spanish actor, is back in the news thanks to a television program.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    7 wins and 33 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $779K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Víctor Erice

  • Manolo SoloMiguel Garay
  • Jose CoronadoJulio Arenas / Gardel
  • Ana TorrentAna Arenas
  • Petra MartínezSister Consuelo
  • María LeónBelén
  • Mario PardoMax Roca
  • Helena MiquelMarta Soriano
  • Antonio DechentTico Mayoral
  • Josep Maria PouFerrán Soler (Mr. Levy)
  • Soledad VillamilLola San Román