

Close My Eyes
“There are some relationships so taboo they're irresistible.”
After some years of tension, Richard begins a sexual relationship with his sister Natalie. Now married, the relationship proves dangerously obsessional.
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About Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes is a 1991 English-language drama and romance film directed by Stephen Poliakoff. The cast is led by Alan Rickman, Clive Owen, Saskia Reeves. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Close My Eyes was produced by Beambright and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 22, 1991, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Writers
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Release date
- November 22, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Beambright, Film4 Productions
Close My Eyes cast & crew
Close My Eyes was directed by Stephen Poliakoff and written by Stephen Poliakoff.
The cast features Alan Rickman as Sinclair, Clive Owen as Richard, Saskia Reeves as Natalie Bryant, Karl Johnson as Colin, Lesley Sharp as Jessica, and Kate Gartside as Paula.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Gibbs and cinematography is by Witold Stok.
Is Close My Eyes worth watching?
Close My Eyes holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 74 ratings, a more divisive drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Close My Eyes is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Close My Eyes

Alan Rickman
Sinclair

Clive Owen
Richard

Saskia Reeves
Natalie Bryant

Karl Johnson
Colin

Lesley Sharp
Jessica

Kate Gartside
Paula
Karen Knight
Philippa

Niall Buggy
Geof
Campbell Morrison
Scotsman
Annie Hayes
Receptionist
Maxwell Hutcheon
Interviewee

Geraldine Somerville
Natalie's Boss
Close My Eyes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Close My Eyes in United States?
Close My Eyes is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Close My Eyes in?
Close My Eyes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Close My Eyes?
Close My Eyes runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Close My Eyes rated?
Close My Eyes is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 74 ratings.











