Closeness
1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.
Where to watch Closeness in United States
Kino Film Collection
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Amazon Video
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Closeness there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Closeness streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
About Closeness
Closeness is a 2017 Russian-language drama film directed by Kantemir Balagov. The cast is led by Darya Zhovner, Olga Dragunova, Veniamin Kac. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy.
Closeness was produced by Example of Intonation and Alexander Sokurov's Fund and made in Russia. It was released on August 3, 2017.
- Director
- Kantemir Balagov
- Writers
- Kantemir Balagov, Anton Yarush
- Release date
- August 3, 2017
- Original language
- Russian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Russia
- Production
- Example of Intonation, Alexander Sokurov's Fund
Closeness cast & crew
Closeness was directed by Kantemir Balagov and written by Kantemir Balagov and Anton Yarush.
The cast features Darya Zhovner as Ilana 'Ila' Koft, Olga Dragunova as Adina Koft, Veniamin Kac as David Koft, Nazir Zhukov as Zalim, Timur Shidginov as Tima, and Anna Levit as Leya.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Artem Emelyanov and it was produced by Eduard Pichugin and Nikolay Yankin.
Is Closeness worth watching?
Closeness holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 120 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Closeness is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Closeness
In United States, you can stream Closeness on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Closeness
Darya Zhovner
Ilana 'Ila' Koft
Olga Dragunova
Adina Koft
Veniamin Kac
David Koft
Nazir Zhukov
Zalim
Timur Shidginov
Tima
Anna Levit
Leya
Evgeniy Sannikov
Zhenya
Artyom Tsypin
Avi Koft
Vladimir Mikhelson
Rabbi
Egor Shevyakov
Dancing Guy
Oksana Karpenko
Alexander Zolotukhin
Closeness — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Closeness in United States?
Closeness is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Closeness on Kino Film Collection?
Yes — Closeness is currently available on Kino Film Collection in United States.
▸What language is Closeness in?
Closeness is originally in Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Closeness?
Closeness runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Closeness rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 120 ratings.
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