Close To You (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 2006, Close To You is a drama, family and romance film directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina, running about 110 minutes. “Are you willing to lose the love for the friendship? Or are you willing to lose the friendship for love?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Manuel and Marian have always been best friends. They are so close that they know each other’s secrets well almost. After all these years, Manuel never had the courage to tell Marian how much he loves her. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she is intent on seeing him again. She brings along Manuel on a chase that brings them around the Philippines and abroad. Manuel now has to decide- Will he let his best friend be happy with her Prince Charming or will he fight for the love that has kept him alive all these years?

Who’s in it. Close To You stars John Lloyd Cruz as Nuel / Palits, Bea Alonzo as Marian / Bru, Sam Milby as Lance and Melanie Marquez as Nanay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Close To You has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close To You page.

If you liked it. Fans of Close To You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Close To You (2006)?
In US, Close To You is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Close To You worth watching?
Close To You holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Close To You?
Close To You stars John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby, Melanie Marquez and Boboy Garovillo.
When was Close To You released?
Close To You was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.