The Long Day Closes
“A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.”
Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.
Where to watch The Long Day Closes in United States
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Where is The Long Day Closes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Curzon Home Cinema |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
About The Long Day Closes
The Long Day Closes is a 1992 English-language drama film directed by Terence Davies. The cast is led by Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Long Day Closes was produced by Film Four International, BFI, and Channel Four Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 22, 1992, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Writers
- Terence Davies
- Release date
- May 22, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Film Four International, BFI, Channel Four Films
The Long Day Closes cast & crew
The Long Day Closes was directed by Terence Davies and written by Terence Davies.
The cast features Leigh McCormack as Bud, Marjorie Yates as Mother, Anthony Watson as Kevin, Nicholas Lamont as John, Ayse Owens as Helen, and Tina Malone as Edna.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Coulter and it was produced by Olivia Stewart and Ben Gibson.
Is The Long Day Closes worth watching?
The Long Day Closes holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 126 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Long Day Closes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Long Day Closes
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Cast of The Long Day Closes
Leigh McCormack
Bud
Marjorie Yates
Mother
Anthony Watson
Kevin
Nicholas Lamont
John
Ayse Owens
Helen
Tina Malone
Edna
Jimmy Wilde
Curly
Robin Polley
Mr Nicholls
Peter Ivatts
Mr Bushell
Joy Blakeman
Frances
Denise Thomas
Jean
Patricia Morison
Amy
The Long Day Closes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Long Day Closes in United States?
The Long Day Closes is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Long Day Closes on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Long Day Closes is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Long Day Closes in?
The Long Day Closes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Long Day Closes?
The Long Day Closes runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Long Day Closes rated?
The Long Day Closes is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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