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Closer (2004)

โ€œIf you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 3,824 votes 1h 44m r RomanceDrama

#72 of 179 films from 2004 #686 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Mike Nichols ยท Written by Patrick Marber

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Overview

The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other.

Cast

Jude Lawas Dan
Natalie Portmanas Alice
Julia Robertsas Anna
Clive Owenas Larry
Colin Stintonas Customs Officer
Nick Hobbsas Taxi Driver
Steve Benhamas Car Driver (uncredited)
Elizabeth Boweras Chatty Exhibition Guest (uncredited)
Daniel Dresneras Coughing Man (uncredited)
Rrenford Junior Faganas Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Antony Gabrielas Luke (uncredited)
Michael Haleyas Smoking Man (uncredited)
Selena Marsas Traveler (uncredited)
Steve Morphewas Bartender (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 3, 2004
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$27,000,000
Box office$115,505,027 (4.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0376541

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Questions

How long is Closer?
Closer runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Closer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 3,824 votes, which places it #72 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 60%) and #686 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Closer?
Closer was directed by Mike Nichols. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), The Graduate (1967), The Birdcage (1996).
Who stars in Closer?
Jude Law as Dan; Natalie Portman as Alice; Julia Roberts as Anna; Clive Owen as Larry; Colin Stinton as Customs Officer; Nick Hobbs as Taxi Driver.
What is Closer rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Closer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/21755.

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