The Closet
“Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!”
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Acontra Plus |
About The Closet
The Closet is a 2001 French-language comedy film directed by Francis Veber. The cast is led by Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings.
The Closet was produced by Gaumont, EFVE, and Canal+ and made in France. It was released on January 17, 2001.
- Director
- Francis Veber
- Writers
- Francis Veber
- Release date
- January 17, 2001
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Gaumont, EFVE, Canal+
The Closet cast & crew
The Closet was directed by Francis Veber and written by Francis Veber.
The cast features Daniel Auteuil as François Pignon, Gérard Depardieu as Félix Santini, Thierry Lhermitte as Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations, Michèle Laroque as Miss Bertrand, Michel Aumont as Belone, le voisin de Pignon, and Jean Rochefort as Kopel, le directeur de l'usine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Vladimir Cosma, cinematography is by Luciano Tovoli, and it was produced by Patrice Ledoux and Alain Poiré.
Is The Closet worth watching?
The Closet holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 520 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Closet is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Closet
Daniel Auteuil
François Pignon
Gérard Depardieu
Félix Santini
Thierry Lhermitte
Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations
Michèle Laroque
Miss Bertrand
Michel Aumont
Belone, le voisin de Pignon
Jean Rochefort
Kopel, le directeur de l'usine
Alexandra Vandernoot
Christine
Edgar Givry
Mathieu
Irina Ninova
Martine
Marianne Groves
Suzanne
Michèle Garcia
Madame Santini
Luq Hamet
Moreau
The Closet — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Closet in United States?
The Closet is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Closet in?
The Closet is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Closet?
The Closet runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is The Closet rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 520 ratings.
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