Closer (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Closer is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Mike Nichols, starring Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts. It is based on Closer by Patrick Marber. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $116.7 million worldwide on a $27 million budget. It won 4 awards from 13 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Mike Nichols
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $27M
- Based on
- Closer by Patrick Marber
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Closer About?
The premise of Closer without spoilers, adapted from Closer by Patrick Marber. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A chance meeting between an American stripper, Alice, and a captivating writer, Dan, sparks a series of interconnected relationships. Their evolving connections involve a photographer and a lawyer, exploring the nuances of love, lust, and commitment. As the characters navigate their desires and vulnerabilities, hidden truths surface, challenging their perceptions of intimacy and revealing the fragility of romantic ideals.
Closer Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love triangle
- adultery
- pubic hair
- dysfunctional marriage
- female nudity
- photographer
- internet sex
- pole dance
- adulterous wife
- sex talk
- love at first sight
- stripper
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- sexual attraction
- sex scene
- extramarital affair
- infidelity
- prostitute
- love quadrangle
- art gallery
- cybersex
- cheating wife
- erotica
- exotic dancer
- leica camera
- film camera
- scantily clad female
- exhibit
- betrayal
- unfaithful wife
- strip club
- photo shoot
- dermatologist
- lust
- divorce
- female photographer
- anger
- dialogue driven
- unfaithfulness
- selfishness
- portrait
- depression
- dancer
- camera
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- breakup
- aquarium
- male pubic hair
- hasselblad camera
- medium format camera
- ambiguous ending
Where to Watch Closer
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Closer Cast
Jude Law leads the cast, with Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts. Directed by Mike Nichols; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mike Nichols
Closer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Closer 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 67% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 68% User score
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Closer Plot Summary
What happens in Closer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dan, portrayed by Jude Law, is a budding writer wandering through the streets of London. There, he locks eyes with a striking woman named Natalie Portman, who sports eye-catching short red-dyed hair. In a twist of fate and a confusion of traffic directions, she steps into the street and is struck by a car. Fortunately, she’s not severely injured, sustaining only minor cuts and bruises. Dan rushes to her side, and with a smile, she greets him with a charming “Hello, stranger.” As they head to the hospital, they begin to connect, sharing stories and laughter.
Full summary
The whole story of Closer, scene by scene
Closer Box Office & Budget
Closer grossed $116.7 million worldwide on a $27 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $34 million came from the US and Canada and $82.7 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$116.7M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $34M
- International
- $82.7M
- Budget
- $27M
Closer Awards & Nominations
Closer won 4 awards from 13 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2005, with 3 wins from 5 nominations.
4 wins13 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2005 3 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Clive Owen
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Natalie Portman
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Mike Nichols
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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BAFTA 2005 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Clive Owen
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Natalie Portman
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
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Critics' Choice 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Clive Owen
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Natalie Portman
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Oscars 2005 2 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Clive Owen
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Natalie Portman
Closer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Closer.
How Well Do You Know Closer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What initial event brings Dan and Alice together?
Cars in Closer
8 cars on screen, including the LTI Fairway and the 1998 LTI TX1.
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1998 LTI TX1 Minor role -
1980 MCW Metrobus Mark 1 Minor role -
1990 BMW 530i E34 Background role
Closer Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Closer (Cegados por el deseo)” and “Ex epafis”.
- Also known as
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- Closer (Cegados por el deseo)
- Ex epafis
- 靠近
- 诱心人
- 클로저
- Cegados por el deseo (Closer)
- Hautnah
- Daha Yaklaş
- Близость
- Closer - iholla
- Closer, entre adultes consentants
- Perto Demais
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- Közelebb
- 偷心
- Na dotek
- Bliżej
- ขอหยุดไฟรักไว้ที่เธอ
- Εξ επαφής
- Ispita
- קרוב יותר
- Closer: Perto Demais
- Близькість
- Отблизо
- Closer: Llevados por el deseo
- クローサー
- Xích Lại Gần Nhau
- 偷情
- 誘心人, სიახლოვე
- Na dotyk
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Movies Like Closer
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Come Closer, Come Closer and Afternoon Delight.
Closer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Closer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Closer?
Closer runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Closer released?
Closer was released on December 3, 2004.
Who directed Closer?
Closer was directed by Mike Nichols.
More films by Mike Nichols Who is in the cast of Closer?
Closer stars Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Closer?
In the US, Closer is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Closer make at the box office?
Closer grossed $116.7 million worldwide ($34 million domestic, $82.7 million international) on a budget of $27 million.
How is Closer rated?
Closer has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is Closer based on a book?
Yes. Closer is adapted from Closer by Patrick Marber.
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