Closet Monster (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Closet Monster is a 2016 drama directed by Stephen Dunn. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $42,360 worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian Feature Film at the TIFF 2015. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Stephen Dunn
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Closet Monster About?
The premise of Closet Monster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Oscar, nearing adulthood, embarks on a surreal and poignant journey of self-discovery. Burdened by troubling memories and fueled by artistic aspirations, he seeks release from the confines of his hometown. Guided by a mysterious coworker and comforted by his hamster Buffy, Oscar confronts his inner struggles and the challenges of growing up, ultimately striving to find meaning and hope for his future.
Closet Monster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay interest
- gay sex
- gay boy
- gay
- gay angst
- gay schoolboy
- gay kiss
- gay teenager
- closeted gay
- gay protagonist
- gay flirting
- gay crush
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- gay son
- anal sex
- pet hamster
- coming of age
- gay bashing
- treehouse
- talking animal
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- coming out
- gay slur
- rejection
- spirit animal
- bullying
- defloration
- costume party
- dysfunctional family
- macho father
- special effects makeup artist
- cemetery
- bare chested boy
- unrequited love
- in the closet
- spit
- shoe heel
- middle finger
- crossbow
- shirt
- masturbation
- apology
- garden hose
- rebar
- blood
- psychological trauma
- temper
- hate crime
- reference to photoshop
- home improvement
The Director of Closet Monster
Directed by Stephen Dunn.
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Director Stephen Dunn
More from Stephen Dunn
More films directed by Stephen Dunn: Little America: The Son, Heritage Minutes: Jim Egan, Heritage Minutes: Lucy Maud Montgomery and Good Morning.
Closet Monster Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Closet Monster 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
297 ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Closet Monster Plot Summary
What happens in Closet Monster 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
When eight-year-old Oscar Madly discovers that his parents are getting a divorce, he withdraws into a vivid fantasy world brimming with joyful memories and chats with his talking pet hamster, Buffy. One fateful night, he witnesses a brutal homophobic assault on a teenage boy, culminating in the attackers driving a metal rod through their victim.
Full summary
The whole story of Closet Monster, scene by scene
Closet Monster Box Office
Closet Monster grossed $42,360 worldwide. $42,166 came from the US and Canada and $194 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$42.4K
- US & Canada
- $42.2K
- International
- $194
Closet Monster Awards & Nominations
Closet Monster won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian Feature Film at the TIFF 2015.
1 win1 nomination1 ceremony
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TIFF 2015 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Canadian Feature Film – Stephen Dunn
Closet Monster Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 1 clip, 1 featurette and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official US Trailer
- Teaser Festival Teaser
- Clip Clip
- Featurette CONNOR JESSUP on Closet Monster
How Well Do You Know Closet Monster?
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
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Who is Oscar's loyal companion throughout his childhood?
Cars in Closet Monster
26 cars on screen, including the 2015 Cadillac Escalade and the 2007 Dodge Sprinter.
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Important role -
2007 Dodge Sprinter Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1991 Grumman-Olson Route Star Minor role
Closet Monster Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Un monstre dans le placard” and “Oscar & Wilder: Amor Improvável”.
- Also known as
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- Un monstre dans le placard
- Oscar & Wilder: Amor Improvável
- מפלצת בארון
- Szekrénybe zárt igazság
- Монстр в шкафу
- 柜中野兽
- Potwór z szafy
- Dolaptaki Canavar
- O Monstro no Armário
- Closet Monsterc
- 내 안의 숨겨진 몬스터
- さよなら、ぼくのモンスター
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- Monstrul din dulap
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Closet Monster FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Closet Monster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Closet Monster?
Closet Monster runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Closet Monster released?
Closet Monster was released on September 23, 2016.
Who directed Closet Monster?
Closet Monster was directed by Stephen Dunn.
More films by Stephen Dunn How much did Closet Monster make at the box office?
Closet Monster grossed $42,360 worldwide ($42,166 domestic, $194 international).
How is Closet Monster rated?
Closet Monster has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Closet Monster win?
Closet Monster won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best Canadian Feature Film at the TIFF 2015.
Does Closet Monster have a post-credit scene?
No. Closet Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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