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Closer

  • 2004
  • 12
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
234K
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Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts, and Clive Owen in Closer (2004)
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DramaRomance

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

  • Director
    • Mike Nichols
  • Writer
    • Patrick Marber
  • Stars
    • Natalie Portman
    • Jude Law
    • Clive Owen
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    234K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,042
    100
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writer
      • Patrick Marber
    • Stars
      • Natalie Portman
      • Jude Law
      • Clive Owen
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 202Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 22 wins & 50 nominations total

    Videos7

    Closer
    Trailer 2:32
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    Closer Scene: Everybody Wants To Be Happy
    Clip 1:08
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    Closer Scene: A Big, Fat Lie
    Clip 1:10
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    Closer Scene: The Aquarium
    Clip 1:41
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    Closer Scene: Obituaries
    Clip 1:39
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    Closer Scene: The Kiss
    Clip 1:10
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    Photos210

    Julia Roberts in Closer (2004)
    Julia Roberts and Mike Nichols in Closer (2004)
    Jude Law and Natalie Portman in Closer (2004)
    Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts in Closer (2004)
    Julia Roberts and Mike Nichols in Closer (2004)
    Julia Roberts in Closer (2004)
    Julia Roberts and Clive Owen in Closer (2004)
    Clive Owen in Closer (2004)
    Jude Law and Julia Roberts in Closer (2004)
    Jude Law and Julia Roberts in Closer (2004)
    Jude Law and Natalie Portman in Closer (2004)
    Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Mike Nichols in Closer (2004)

    Top cast

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    Natalie Portman
    Natalie Portman
    • Alice
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Dan
    Clive Owen
    Clive Owen
    • Larry
    Julia Roberts
    Julia Roberts
    • Anna
    Nick Hobbs
    Nick Hobbs
    • Taxi Driver
    Colin Stinton
    Colin Stinton
    • Customs Officer
    Steve Benham
    • Car driver
    • (uncredited)
    Elizabeth Bower
    • Chatty Exhibition Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Rene Costa
    Rene Costa
    • Club Gangster
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Donn
    • Customs Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel Dresner
    Daniel Dresner
    • Coughing Man
    • (uncredited)
    Rrenford Fitz-Junior Fagan
    • Bus Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Antony Gabriel
    • Luke
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Haley
    Michael Haley
    • Smoking Man
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Morphew
    Steve Morphew
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Abdul Popoola Pope
    Abdul Popoola Pope
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Jacqui-Lee Pryce
    Jacqui-Lee Pryce
    • Traveller
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Rnic
    Peter Rnic
    • Bodyguard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writer
      • Patrick Marber
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the beginning of filming, Natalie Portman gave Julia Roberts a necklace that said "cunt" in honor of their characters' foul mouths. At the end of filming, Roberts gave Portman a necklace that said "lil' cunt".
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene when Alice is walking down the street, the front of her hair is dyed a very bright red but in the next scene when she in the hospital waiting room with Dan, there are only a few streaks.
    • Quotes

      Larry: Alice, tell me something true.

      Alice: Lying's the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off - but it's better if you do.

    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions available. Runtimes are "1h 44m (104 min)" (general theatrical release) and "1h 38m (98 min) (TV) (Turkey)".
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Closer/National Treasure/The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie/Bad Education (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      The Blower's Daughter
      Written and Performed by Damien Rice
      Under license to Vector Recordings, LLC/Warner Bros. Records Inc. and 14th Floor Records
      By arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing US and Warner Strategic Marketing UK

    User reviews1K

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    8/10
    Four Great Performances
    Dan (Jude Law), an obituary writer, falls for stripper Alice (Natalie Portman) who is new in London. Later Dan writes a book about Alice, and meets photographer Anna (Julia Roberts). Alice knows she's losing Dan. Dan tricks dermatologist Larry (Clive Owen) on an internet chat, and Larry meets Anna. Larry marries Anna but the wander eye strikes again.

    Director Mike Nichols is going minimalist with Patrick Marber's play. This is a movie with four incredible performances. Clive Owen is brutal. Natalie Portman is hurt. Jude Law is childish. Julia Roberts is wonderful. They are doing some of their best work here. Don't come for a rom-com. This is emotionally vicious, damaged, pathetic human relationships.
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    • Feb 5, 2014

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    FAQ2

    • Is this film based on a novel?
    • What's the exact name of the street and the park that Alice and Dan walk into at the beginning of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2005 (Netherlands)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Xích Lại Gần Nhau
    • Filming locations
      • Postman's Park, Little Britain, London, England, UK(park with Alice Ayres tablet)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Inside Track 2
      • Aquarium Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $27,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,987,757
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,707,972
      • Dec 5, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $115,505,027
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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