The Long Day Closes (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1992, The Long Day Closes is a drama film directed by Terence Davies, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Kensington, a working-class district of Liverpool, England in mid-1950s, this is the story of eleven-year-old Bud, a sad and lonely boy. With cinema as his main source of solace, he haunts the local 'picture-house'. All the while, his family looms large in our peripheral vision as do the menacing bullies of his school, but Bud is the centre of attention both from the camera's angle and from his doting family.
Who’s in it. The Long Day Closes stars Leigh McCormack as Bud, Marjorie Yates as Mother, Anthony Watson as Kevin and Nicholas Lamont as John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Long Day Closes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Day Closes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Day Closes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Day Closes (1992)?
- In US, The Long Day Closes is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Day Closes worth watching?
- The Long Day Closes holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Day Closes?
- The Long Day Closes stars Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson, Nicholas Lamont and Ayse Owens.
- When was The Long Day Closes released?
- The Long Day Closes was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.