The Closet (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Closet is a 2001 comedy directed by Francis Veber, starring Gérard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $50.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Miramax Zoë
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Closet About?
The premise of The Closet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following the death of his wife, a man moves with his young daughter to a new house hoping for a fresh start. However, a strange presence in the closet begins to disturb their attempts at rebuilding a normal life. As unsettling events escalate, the father embarks on a frantic search to uncover the source of the disturbance, revealing hidden secrets and testing his ability to protect his child.
The Closet Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- homosexuality
- homosexual
- gay pride
- homophobia
- pretending to be gay
- gay
- gay interest
- gay bashing
- gay parade
- closeted homosexual
- paris france
- france
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- holding hands
- factory
- men holding hands
- kiss
- parade float
- parade
- satire comedy
- accountant
- satire
- divorce
- scottish fold
- racism
- sexual harassment
- local blockbuster
- photo montage
- rugby
- cat
- pink sweater
- unemployment
- coming out
- suicide attempt
- condom
- father son relationship
The Closet Cast
Gérard Depardieu leads the cast, with Daniel Auteuil. Directed by Francis Veber.
- Director Francis Veber
More from Francis Veber
More films directed by Francis Veber, best-rated first: The Dinner Game, The Valet, Three Fugitives and Ruby & Quentin.
The Closet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Closet 72 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.0
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The Closet Plot Summary
What happens in The Closet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
François Pignon, an unassuming divorced man with a teenage son who barely notices him, lives a quiet, unremarkable life as an accountant in a rubber factory. On the day of the factory’s photoshoot, he’s left behind in the wings, largely invisible to the world around him. When he learns he’s about to be downsized, he contemplates the darkest option, but his new neighbor Jean-Pierre Belone, a former industrial psychologist, stops him from jumping and offers a plan to keep him on the payroll.
Full summary
The whole story of The Closet, scene by scene
The Closet Box Office
The Closet grossed $50.1 million worldwide. $6.7 million came from the US and Canada and $43.4 million (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$50.1M
- US & Canada
- $6.7M
- International
- $43.4M
The Closet Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Closet.
How Well Do You Know The Closet?
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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What is François Pignon's job at the rubber factory?
The Closet Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Salir del armario” and “Sai do Armário”.
- Also known as
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- Salir del armario
- Sai do Armário
- Ein Mann sieht rosa
- Addig jár a korsó a kútra
- Dolap
- L'apparenza inganna
- Хамелеон
- Plotka
- KOndoMEDIE
- לצאת מהארון
- O Closet
- Как да се спасиш от уволнение
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- 플래카드
- Kom ut ur garderoben
- 下岗风波
- Κρυφό Ταλέντο, ქამელეონი
- メルシィ！人生
- Sortir de l’armari
- Kondomédia
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The Closet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Closet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Closet?
The Closet runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Closet released?
The Closet was released on June 29, 2001.
Who directed The Closet?
The Closet was directed by Francis Veber.
More films by Francis Veber Who is in the cast of The Closet?
The Closet stars Gérard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil.
How much did The Closet make at the box office?
The Closet grossed $50.1 million worldwide ($6.7 million domestic, $43.4 million international).
How is The Closet rated?
The Closet has 72 on Metacritic.
Does The Closet have a post-credit scene?
No. The Closet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Closet in?
The original language of The Closet is Korean.
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