When was Close released?

Close was released on 1 November 2022.

Where can I watch Close online?

Close is available on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.

Is there a Hindi trailer for Close?

No verified Hindi trailer for Close is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.

What is the rating of Close?

Close holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,064 votes.

Close (2022) was directed by Lukas Dhont.

Close

Name: Close
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-11-01
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, Léa Drucker, Igor van Dessel

7.8(1,064)20221h 44m7

Drama

Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.

TMDB
7.8/10
1,064 votes

Status: Released
Budget: —
Box office: $3.1M
Language: French

friendship
suicide
forgiveness
male friendship
bullying
ice hockey
coming of age
grief
best friend
teenage boy
bike
guilt

Top billed cast

Herman van SlambrouckMark

Iven DeduytschaverIce Hockey Coach

Jeffrey VanhaerenIce Hockey Coach

Baptiste BatailleBaptiste's Father

Pieter PironDoctor

Freya De CorteTeacher

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IndiaIN
- PremiereInternational Film Festival of India21 Nov 2022
- PremiereInternational Film Festival of Kerala10 Dec 2022
United StatesUS
- PremiereTelluride Film Festival2 Sept 2022
- PremiereAspen Film Festival2 Oct 2022
- PremiereBendFilm Festival6 Oct 2022
- PremiereOrcas Island Film Festival7 Oct 2022
- PremiereHamptons International Film Festival8 Oct 2022
- PremiereNew Hampshire Film Festival9 Oct 2022
- PremiereHeartland International Film Festival11 Oct 2022
- PremiereMill Valley Film Festival14 Oct 2022
- PremiereChicago International Film Festival15 Oct 2022
- PremiereMiddleburg Film Festival16 Oct 2022
- PremiereLoft Film Fest17 Oct 2022
- PremiereNew York LGBTQ+ Film Festival18 Oct 2022
- PremiereFilm Fest 91921 Oct 2022
- PremiereSan Diego International Film Festival22 Oct 2022
- PremierePhiladelphia International Film Festival23 Oct 2022
- PremiereSanta Fe International Film Festival24 Oct 2022
- PremiereSCAD Savannah Film Festival25 Oct 2022
- PremiereTwin Cities Film Fest26 Oct 2022
- PremiereMontclair Film Festival29 Oct 2022
- PremiereAFI Fest5 Nov 2022
- PremiereMiami Film Festival GEMS6 Nov 2022
- PremiereVirginia Film Festival7 Nov 2022
- PremiereNew Orleans Film Festival8 Nov 2022
- PremiereHawai'i International Film Festival11 Nov 2022
- PremiereDenver International Film Festival12 Nov 2022
- PremiereHouston Cinema Arts Festival13 Nov 2022
- PremiereThree Rivers Film Festival14 Nov 2022
- PremiereKey West Film Festival17 Nov 2022
- PremierePortland Queer Film Festival18 Nov 2022
- PremiereMoMA - The Contenders27 Nov 2022
- Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York2 Dec 2022
- Theatrical (limited)Los Angeles, California9 Dec 2022
- PremierePalm Springs International Film Festival8 Jan 2023
- PremiereOUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival20 Jan 2023
- TheatricalPG-1327 Jan 2023
- Digital / OTTPG-13A24 Screening Room28 Feb 2023
- Digital / OTTPG-133 Mar 2023
United KingdomGB
- PremiereBFI London Film Festival8 Oct 2022
- PremiereCambridge Film Festival23 Oct 2022
- PremiereFrench Film Festival UK5 Nov 2022
- PremiereLeeds International Film Festival6 Nov 2022
- PremiereBrighton Film Festival11 Nov 2022
- PremiereLondon Film Week9 Dec 2022
- Theatrical (limited)12A3 Mar 2023
- Digital / OTT12MUBI21 Apr 2023
AustraliaAU
- PremiereSydney Film Festival18 Jun 2022
- PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival10 Aug 2022
- PremiereAdelaide Film Festival21 Oct 2022
- PremiereBrisbane Film Festival29 Oct 2022
- TheatricalM16 Feb 2023
CanadaCA
- PremiereCinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival17 Sept 2022
- PremiereFIN Atlantic International Film Festival18 Sept 2022
- PremiereCalgary Film Festival27 Sept 2022
- PremiereVancouver International Film Festival2 Oct 2022
- PremiereForest City Film Festival21 Oct 2022
- PremiereWindsor International Film Festival28 Oct 2022
- PremiereCINEMANIA Film Festival12 Nov 2022
- PremiereFestival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie17 Nov 2022
- Theatrical3 Feb 2023
ArgentinaAR
- PremiereCannes Film Festival Week30 Nov 2022
AustriaAT
- PremiereVienna International Film Festival26 Oct 2022
BelgiumBE
- Premiere12Ghent Film Festival11 Oct 2022
- Theatrical122 Nov 2022
- Premiere12Filmfestival Oostende1 Feb 2023
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA
- PremiereSarajevo Film Festival18 Aug 2022
BrazilBR
- PremiereRio de Janeiro International Film Festival10 Oct 2022
- PremiereFestival MixBrasil de Cultura da Diversidade14 Nov 2022
- Theatrical122 Mar 2023
- Digital / OTTMUBI21 Apr 2023
ChinaCN
- PremiereBeijing International Film Festival 22 Apr 2023
- PremiereShanghai International Film Festival11 Jun 2023
- Digital / OTT8 Aug 2023
ColombiaCO
- PremiereBogotá International Film Festival7 Oct 2022

Frequently asked questions

When was Close released?: Close was released on 1 November 2022.
Where can I watch Close online?: Close is available on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Close?: No verified Hindi trailer for Close is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Close?: Close holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,064 votes.
Who directed Close?: Close (2022) was directed by Lukas Dhont.
How long is Close?: Close runs for 1h 44m.

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